Big Drama: 3 Super Overs In Thrilling T20 Game Sets World Record, Watch Video
In an unprecedented event in T20 cricket, the Maharaja T20 Trophy match between the Bengaluru Blasters and Hubli Tigers featured not one, not two, but three Super Overs. This thrilling encounter, held on August 23, 2024, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, marked the first time in T20 history that a match required three Super Overs to determine a winner.
Match Summary
- First Innings: Hubli Tigers batted first, scoring 164 runs. Captain Mayank Agarwal contributed significantly with a half-century (54 runs), but the Blasters managed to tie the score, finishing their innings at 164 runs as well, with a dramatic run-out on the last ball
- First Super Over: In the first Super Over, Hubli’s Agarwal was dismissed for a golden duck, and the Blasters set a target of 10 runs. Hubli’s captain Manish Pandey hit a six to tie the game again.
- Second Super Over: Both teams scored 8 runs each in the second Super Over, leading to a historic third Super Over.
- Decisive Third Super Over: In the final Super Over, Hubli Tigers needed 13 runs to win. Manvanth Kumar played a crucial role, hitting two fours to secure the victory
Key Performers
- Lavish Kaushal from Bengaluru Blasters achieved the first five-wicket haul of the season, taking 5 wickets and restricting Hubli to 164 runs.
- Manvanth Kumar was instrumental in the Super Overs, showcasing his batting skills under pressure.
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This match not only thrilled fans but also set a new benchmark in T20 cricket, highlighting the unpredictable and exciting nature of the format.