The IPL has seen 16 Super Over finishes in its history. The first came in 2009. These matches are rare and always intense. But the game on April 26, 2026 in Lucknow felt different. Mohammed Shami forced the tie with a last-ball six. His team needed 7 runs off the final ball. He delivered under pressure.
The Super Over was one-sided in the LSG vs KKR Super Over thriller as Sunil Narine dominated with the ball.. Nicholas Pooran got out first ball. Aiden Markram was bowled soon after. The team scored just 1 run. Chasing was simple. Rinku Singh hit a boundary on the first ball. It became one of the most unique Super Overs in IPL history.
What Is a Super Over and How Does It Work in IPL 2026
A Super Over is used when both teams finish with the same score after 20 overs. It is a quick tie-breaker. It decides the winner fast.
Each team plays one over. That means six balls. The team that batted second in the match bats first here. Each team can use three batters and one bowler. If two wickets fall, the innings ends early.
The same pitch is used. The same umpires continue. Field rules are like the last over of a normal innings.
If scores are still level, another Super Over is played. New batters and a new bowler must be used. A dismissed batter cannot return. A bowler cannot bowl again.
There is a time limit. The first Super Over starts within 10 minutes. Next ones start within 5 minutes. The process continues until there is a winner.
| Scenario | IPL 2026 Rule |
| Regular match tie | Super Over is played |
| Super Over also ties | Additional Super Overs until winner found |
| Playoff Super Over interrupted | Higher league-stage team wins |
| No play possible | Match abandoned — 1 point each |
| Time restriction | Must complete within 60 minutes |
The Complete IPL Super Over List from 2009 to 2026
The IPL has always had Super Overs for tied games. It started in 2009. Since then, there have been 16 such matches. Each one brought pressure and drama.
The first Super Over was won by Rajasthan Royals. Over the years, many teams have been part of these games. Delhi Capitals have the best record. They won 4 out of 5. Punjab Kings also did well, including a rare double Super Over win in 2020.
Kolkata Knight Riders have played the most Super Overs but lost more than they won. Sunrisers Hyderabad have struggled with only one win. In 2020, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians tied on 201. It is the highest tied score. In 2013, RCB vs SRH tied at just 130. That is the lowest.
In 2026, Lucknow Super Giants scored only 1 run in the Super Over against KKR. That is the lowest ever. Sunil Narine took two wickets in that over. Rinku Singh finished the chase in one ball.
Super Overs have changed over time. But one thing stays the same. They always bring instant drama and clear results.
| # | Year | Match | Venue | Tied Score | Winner |
| 1 | 2009 | KKR vs RR | Cape Town | 150 | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2 | 2010 | CSK vs PBKS | Chennai | 136 | Punjab Kings |
| 3 | 2013 | SRH vs RCB | Hyderabad | 130 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 4 | 2013 | RCB vs DC (DD) | Bengaluru | 152 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 5 | 2014 | KKR vs RR | Abu Dhabi | 152 | Rajasthan Royals |
| 6 | 2015 | PBKS vs RR | Ahmedabad | 191 | Punjab Kings |
| 7 | 2017 | GL vs MI | Rajkot | 153 | Mumbai Indians |
| 8 | 2019 | DC vs KKR | Delhi | 185 | Delhi Capitals |
| 9 | 2019 | MI vs SRH | Mumbai | 162 | Mumbai Indians |
| 10 | 2020 | DC vs PBKS | Dubai | 157 | Delhi Capitals |
| 11 | 2020 | RCB vs MI | Dubai | 201 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 12 | 2020 | SRH vs KKR | Abu Dhabi | 163 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 13 | 2020 | MI vs PBKS | Dubai | 176 | Punjab Kings (Double SO) |
| 14 | 2021 | SRH vs DC | Chennai | 159 | Delhi Capitals |
| 15 | 2025 | DC vs RR | Delhi | 188 | Delhi Capitals |
| 16 | 2026 | LSG vs KKR | Lucknow | 155 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
The Super Over That Started It All — KKR vs RR in 2009
The first Super Over in IPL history came on 23 April 2009 at Newlands in Cape Town. It was between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. Both teams had scored 150 runs in their 20 overs. The match had no winner after normal play.
KKR batted first in the Super Over. Chris Gayle attacked from the start. He hit three boundaries in four balls. KKR finished on 15 for 1.
Rajasthan Royals chased next. Yusuf Pathan took charge. He hit a six off the first ball. Then he kept finding boundaries. RR reached 18 without losing a wicket and won easily.
This match set the rule for all future Super Overs. One over. High pressure. Instant result. It also showed how quickly momentum can change. One big over can decide everything. That idea has stayed in the IPL ever since.
IPL 2020 — The Season That Gave Us Four Super Overs in One Tournament
The IPL 2020 season is remembered as one of the most dramatic in history. It was played in the UAE. It produced four Super Overs in a single season. No other season has matched that number.
One of the biggest games was Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians. Both teams scored 201 runs in one of the highest scoring matches in IPL 2026 history. RCB went on to win the Super Over.
Another famous match was Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad. Lockie Ferguson played a key role. He helped tie the match and then bowled a brilliant Super Over. SRH scored only 2 runs.
There were two more Super Overs that season. It made 2020 the busiest year for tie-breakers. The reason was simple. Matches were very close. Batting was strong. Bowlers had very little room for error.
2020 showed how quickly games can flip. One over could decide everything. It set the stage for future Super Over drama in the IPL.
The Double Super Over That Cricket Had Never Seen Before
The MI vs PBKS on 18 October 2020 is the only Double Super Over in IPL history. The main match ended tied at 176 runs each.
In the first Super Over, both teams again finished level. Punjab managed 5 runs. Mumbai also scored 5. The pressure stayed the same.
In the second Super Over, both teams changed players. Mumbai scored 11 runs. Punjab chased it quickly in just 4 balls. They won the match.
Jasprit Bumrah bowled tight yorkers that helped force the second Super Over.
Years later, in 2026, Sunil Narine produced the opposite extreme. He gave away only 1 run and took 2 wickets against LSG. That made it one of the most one-sided Super Overs ever.
The 2020 match showed endless pressure. The 2026 match showed total control.
The 2026 Super Over — Narine Rewriting History at Ekana Stadium
Tied matches rarely happen in the IPL. Even rarer is a Super Over that feels finished before it really begins. That is exactly what happened at Ekana Stadium on April 26, 2026.
The match itself was already tense. Kolkata Knight Riders were in trouble at 93 for 7. Mohsin Khan had ripped through the top order with 5 for 23. KKR looked gone. Then Rinku Singh played a rescue innings. He scored 83 off 51 balls. He hit four sixes in the final over. Sunil Narine also added 19 runs. KKR reached 155.
Lucknow Super Giants had their own fight. They kept losing wickets but stayed alive. In the final over, they needed 7 from the last ball. Mohammed Shami hit a six. The match was tied. Super Over.
KKR gave the ball to Sunil Narine. That decision changed everything.
First ball, Narine bowled fast and straight. Nicholas Pooran tried to hit big. He missed. His stumps were gone. Out for zero. Second ball, Rishabh Pant took a single. LSG were already under pressure. Third ball, Aiden Markram tried to go big. He failed. The ball went high. Rovman Powell and Rinku Singh caught it. Markram gone for zero too.
In just three balls, Narine took two wickets and gave away only one run. The Super Over was basically over. KKR needed just 2 runs. Rinku Singh hit the first ball for four. One delivery. Game done. LSG finished on 1 for 2. KKR won without needing a second ball.
How Narine Set Up the Win Before He Even Bowled the Super Over
Sunil Narine had already done most of the damage before the Super Over even started.
In the main match, he bowled 4 overs for 23 runs and kept the game tight. That pressure pushed LSG into a tie situation. He also knew the key batters well. He had dismissed Nicholas Pooran before in similar pressure games. He knew Pooran liked to attack straight and across the line.
So in the Super Over, Narine changed pace early. He bowled a quick, skiddy off-break. Pooran missed and got out first ball. Next came Aiden Markram. Narine shortened the length and kept it slightly wide. Markram reached for it and got caught out.
The win was not just about the Super Over. He knew the batters before the first ball was bowled.
Super Over Records That Tell the Full Story of IPL History
Here are Super Over Records That Tell the Full Story of IPL History.
- Total Super Overs –16 (2009–2026)
IPL has had 16 tied matches decided by Super Over.
- Most Super Over wins – Delhi Capitals – 4 wins in 5 games
One of the best success rates in these pressure games.
- Highest tied score – 201 (RCB vs MI, 2020)
One of the highest scoring tied matches ever.
- Lowest tied score – 130 (SRH vs RCB, 2013)
Even low totals can end in Super Overs.
- Most Super Overs in a season – 4 (IPL 2020)
That season had many close finishes.
- Only double Super Over match – MI vs PBKS (2020)
Two Super Overs were needed to get a winner.
- Fastest Super Over chase – 1 ball (KKR vs LSG, 2026)
Finished almost instantly under pressure.
- Most Super Over appearances – Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders – 5 each
Both teams have been in many close games.
- Batting first vs second wins – 8–8 split
No clear advantage. Both sides have equal chances.
Which Teams Win Super Overs the Most and Why
Delhi Capitals are the most successful Super Over team. They have 4 wins from 5 Super Overs. Only one loss came in 2013 against RCB. They are also the team that has reached Super Overs five times. Their recent win in 2025 came against Rajasthan Royals.
Their success comes from calm thinking under pressure. Their bowlers are a big reason. Mitchell Starc controls the death overs. Anrich Nortje adds pace and impact. Axar Patel gives control and variety. This mix makes it hard for batters to attack quickly. That balance is why Delhi often looked like one of the best bowling attacks in IPL 2026.
Other teams do well but not as consistent. KKR have the most appearances with 5 but only 2 wins. Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians have 2 wins each. Sunrisers Hyderabad have only 1 win from 4 tries.
Final Words
From Cape Town 2009 to Lucknow 2026, IPL Super Overs have become the most intense finish in cricket. It started with Yusuf Pathan smashing 18 runs in four balls for Rajasthan Royals. That set the tone for what a Super Over could be.
Over the years, the league has seen all kinds of finishes. RCB and MI once tied on 201, the highest ever. SRH and RCB tied on just 130, the lowest. Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings even needed two Super Overs in 2020 to find a winner. That same season alone gave four Super Overs.
Some moments stand out more than others. Lockie Ferguson once gave away just 2 runs in a Super Over. KL Rahul once helped control a tight chase. Rinku Singh even finished a Super Over chase off the first ball. Then came 2026, where Sunil Narine gave away just 1 run and took 2 wickets in three balls.
Across 16 Super Overs, no two have played out the same way. That is the point. It is six balls where everything can change. No recovery time. No second chance.
That is why the Super Over stays the most dramatic part of the IPL.
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