Maharaja T20 Trophy game with three Super Overs sets record
What's the story
The ongoing season of the Maharaja T20 Trophy witnessed an unprecedented event in T20 cricket history. A thrilling match between the Bengaluru Blasters and Hubli Tigers resulted in not one, but three Super Overs. This is the first time such an occurrence has been recorded in any form of professional cricket. The initial game ended in a tie, with both teams scoring 164 runs each.
Match details
Initial match ends in a tie, leading to Super Overs
The Hubli Tigers, led by captain Mayank Agarwal, were the first to bat and set a target of 165 runs. Despite Agarwal's impressive half-century, the Bengaluru Blasters managed to match their score exactly. The Blasters' potential victory was thwarted by a run-out on the final ball, resulting in a tie and setting the stage for the first Super Over of the match.
Super overs
First Super Over sees another tie, second Super Over ensues
In the first Super Over, Agarwal was dismissed for a golden duck while the Blasters scored 10 runs. Hubli Tigers's captain Manish Pandey then hit a crucial six to level the scores once again. This led to an unprecedented second Super Over in T20 cricket history. In this round, both teams managed to score eight runs each, resulting in yet another tie and paving the way for a record-breaking third Super Over.
Final victory
Hubli Tigers emerge victorious in historic third Super Over
The third and final Super Over saw Manvanth Kumar of the Hubli Tigers hit two fours, helping his team chase down a target of 13 runs. His crucial performance in this decisive round ultimately led to a victory for the Tigers. This marked the end of an extraordinary match that will be remembered as a landmark event in T20 cricket history due to its three Super Overs.
Twitter Post
Highlights of Super Overs!
Friday night frenzy at the @maharaja_t20: Not one, not two, but THREE Super Overs were needed for Hubli Tigers to finally win against Bengaluru Blasters 🤯🤯🤯#MaharajaT20onFanCode #MaharajaTrophy #MaharajaT20 pic.twitter.com/ffcNYov1Qf
— FanCode (@FanCode) August 23, 2024