Producer: Peuli Bakshi
The second super over comes into play if the first 6-ball super over (one-over eliminator) also ends in a tie.
Each team selects 3 batsmen for first, second and subsequent super overs. It means with 2 wickets-down, an innings come to an end.
Any wickets that fell in the first super over are also applicable in the second super over.
That means a batsman dismissed during the first super over cannot bat in the second super over.
A bowler who has bowled in the first super over cannot bowl in the second super over.
If a batsman listed for the first super over didn’t bat or wasn’t dismissed, then he/she can bat in the second super over.
A player can leave mid-game (even in super over), only if he is declared ‘retired hurt’ (due to injury or illness) by the on-field umpires.
In such case, the ‘retired hurt’ player may return to play again in the next super over, if he/she feels fit enough.
Rohit Sharma’s leaving before the last ball of the 1st super over and then returning to bat in the 2nd super over stands controversial as the match officials have not clarified if he ‘retired out’ or ‘retired hurt’.
If the second super over is also tied, subsequent super overs will be played until a winner is determined.
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