The Super Over was introduced in international cricket in 2008 as a solution to tied matches. It replaced the bowl-out method previously used in tied matches. In a Super Over, if a match is tied, each team gets one over to bat, and the team scoring the most runs wins. According to the rules of the Super Over, the team batting last in the match will be allowed to bat first. Furthermore, only one bowler will be allowed to bowl the entire over, and the batting team will be allowed to take two wickets. Thus, only three batsmen will be allowed to take the field.
When a match was tied, the winning team was declared the winner based on the number of fours hit in the Super Over. However, due to criticism, this rule was replaced with a double Super Over. Therefore, if the match is tied in the Super Over as well, a second Super Over will be played. To date, only four T20 matches have featured more than one Super Over, and below is a list of all those matches.
List of all double super overs played in cricket history
| Date | Match | Competition | Winner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | SA vs AFG | T20 World Cup | South Africa | First double Super Over in T20 WC history. |
| 16 Jun 2025 | NED vs NEP | T20 International | Netherlands | First triple Super Over in history. |
| 17 Jan 2024 | IND vs AFG | T20 International | India | First international double Super Over. |
| 18 Oct 2020 | MI vs KXIP | IPL | Kings XI Punjab | First double Super Over in T20 history. |
South Africa vs Afghanistan (2026)
In a group stage match of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, both teams were tied at 187. After a close contest in the first Super Over (both teams scored 17 runs), South Africa scored 23/0 in the second Super Over, while Afghanistan managed just 19 runs.
Netherlands vs Nepal (2025)
This match holds the record for the most Super Overs in a single game. Played during the Scotland Tri-Series, the teams were tied after the regular season and two subsequent Super Overs, before the Netherlands finally won in the third Super Over.
India vs Afghanistan (2024)
This was the first double Super Over in international cricket history. Both teams scored 212 runs in the regular overs and 16 runs in the first Super Over, before India were restricted to 1 1/2 runs in the second Super Over, and Afghanistan were restricted to 1 1/2 runs in the second.
Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab (2020)
The first double Super Over in cricket history took place during IPL 2020. In the first Super Over, both teams were tied at 176 and 5-5. In the second tie-breaker, Kings XI Punjab finally won, chasing Mumbai's target of 11 runs.
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