India vs Afghanistan: What If 2nd Super Over Also Ended In A Tie? Rules Explained

The Indian cricket team had to go through two Super Overs before registering a hard-fought victory over Afghanistan in the third T20I encounter in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Skipper Rohit Sharma‘s record fifth ton guided them to 212/4 in 20 overs but Afghanistan also ended up scoring 212/6. The first Super Over also saw both teams scoring 16 runs. It was in the second Super Over where the match was decided as India score 11 runs and Ravi Bishnoi took two wickets for just one run to complete a series whitewash.

While the two Super Overs are a rare occurrence in international cricket, a lot of fans were left wondering what would have happened if the second Super Over also ended in a tie. Here’s what the rules say –

What if the second Super Over ends in a tie?

The match will go to a third Super Over and the Super Overs will keep happening till a result is achieved. 

How is the batting order decided in Super Overs?

The team that batted second in the match will bat first in the Super Over. In case of more Super Overs, the teams will keep alternating when it comes to the batting order.

Can the teams use the same bowler in multiple Super Overs?

The same bowler cannot bowl in multiple Super Overs. Afghanistan wanted to use Azmatullah Omarzai in the second Super Over as well but were forced to use Fareed Ahmad instead. For India, Mukesh Kumar bowled the first Super Over while Ravi Bishnoi clinched the match in the second.

Can teams use the same batter in multiple Super Overs?

The team can use the same batter in multiple Super Overs if he was not dismissed in the first one.