What is the fielding rules in Super Over?

In both innings of the Super Over, the fielding side shall choose which end to bowl from. Whilst neither team is required to nominate either the batsmen or bowlers prior to each innings, once the opening batting pair enters the field of play they are not permitted to be changed.

How many fielders are allowed outside the circle in Super Over?

5 fielders
The number of fielders outside the 30-yard circle in non-Powerplay overs has also been reduced to four (from five). In June 2015 rules changed to do away with batting powerplay, and allowed up to 5 fielders outside the circle in last 10 overs.

How many players can field in Super Over?

Only 3 batsmen (2 wickets) and 1 bowler from each team are allowed to take part in an IPL Super Over. There will be an unlimited number of Super Overs if one team doesn’t end up scoring more runs than the other after a tie-up.

How does a Super Over work in cricket?

First used in a Twenty20 (T20) cricket match, a Super Over is a method to break a tie to determine the winner. The teams play an extra over and whichever team scores the most runs wins the game. If the match again ends in a tie, then another Super Over is played.

Who will bat first in Super Over?

team batting second
The Super Over should start 10 minutes after the end of the second innings. The team batting second in the game will bat first in the Super Over. The Super Over should be played on the same pitch as the match. Umpires should stay at the same end as the last over of the match.

How many wickets can you lose in Super Over?

two wickets
The Super Over involves each team facing one over (unless all out earlier), and the winner shall be the team that scores the most runs from its one over innings. The loss of two wickets in the over ends the team’s one over innings.

Can a player bat and bowl in a Super Over?

Each consecutive Super Over is to take place 5 minutes after the previous Super Over, with the side batting last in the previous Super Over batting first in the subsequent Super Over, and any batsman dismissed in previous Super Overs being ineligible to bat.

Do Super Over wickets count?

Wickets can be taken as normal – a team’s Super Over ends if it loses two wickets. Instead of equally dividing the points between the two participating teams, the winning team of the “Super Overs” takes all the points, however the result is still counted as a tie.

Are Super Over runs counted?

Scoring. A Super Over is not considered part of the main match, so the runs scored and wickets taken by cricketers within them is not added to their career statistics.