Super Over

A Super Over is a tie-breaker used in limited-overs cricket when a match ends in a tie. Each team bats one over, and the team with more runs wins.

Example:

"The 2019 World Cup final was decided by a Super Over."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Super Over in cricket?

A Super Over is a tie-breaker used in limited-overs cricket when a match ends in a tie. Each team bats one over, and the team with more runs wins.

Can you give an example of Super Over?

The 2019 World Cup final was decided by a Super Over.

Related Terms

Tie T20

More Match & Format Terms

Innings

An innings is a team's turn to bat. In Test cricket, each team has two innings. In limited-overs formats (ODI, T20), each team has one innings.

Over

An over is a set of six legal deliveries bowled by a single bowler from one end of the pitch. After each over, the bowling changes to the other end.

Test Match

Test match is the longest format of international cricket, played over five days with each team having two innings. It is considered the pinnacle of cricket.

ODI

ODI (One Day International) is a limited-overs format where each team bats for 50 overs. It was the dominant format for international cricket before T20.

T20

T20 (Twenty20) is the shortest format of professional cricket where each team bats for 20 overs. It is known for its fast-paced, entertainment-focused style.

Powerplay

Powerplay refers to specific overs in limited-overs cricket where fielding restrictions apply. In T20, overs 1-6 are mandatory powerplay with only 2 fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle.

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