The IPL 2025 season is set to begin on March 22nd, with the opening match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden Gardens. Prior to this major tournament, the BCCI has revised the super over rules, resulting in a new method for deciding tied matches.
Sports News: IPL 2025 commences on March 22nd. The tournament's inaugural match will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens. Just before this match, the BCCI implemented changes to the super over rules. Under the new rules, both teams will have a maximum of one hour to complete the super over.
If the super over also ends in a tie, the BCCI has introduced another new rule. According to this new rule, if the first super over fails to produce a winner, additional super overs will be played until a winner is determined, provided weather and time permit. If continuing the game is not feasible, points will be shared in the league stage, and the top-ranked team in the league stage will be declared the winner in the playoffs or final.
What are the new Super Over rules?
* If the main match is tied, a super over will be played.
* The maximum time allotted for the super over is one hour; as many super overs as necessary will be played within this timeframe.
* The first super over must commence within 10 minutes of the conclusion of the main match.
* If the first super over is also tied, the second super over will begin within 5 minutes.
* In case of rain or other weather conditions, the match referee will determine the super over's duration.
* If a result is not achieved within one hour, the last super over played will be declared the final one.
* If the final super over remains tied, the match will be considered a draw, and points will be shared between both teams.
How is a Super Over played?
* Each team gets six balls to bat.
* The team batting second in the main match bats first in the super over.
* Each team has only three batsmen and one bowler.
* If a team loses two wickets, their innings ends immediately.
* If the first super over is a tie, the batting order is reversed in the subsequent super over.
These new rules will make super overs in IPL 2025 even more exciting and strategic. Teams will no longer rely on just one super over but can fight to determine the match's outcome for up to one hour. This will provide IPL fans with more action and thrill.
