The first ODI between India and Sri Lanka on August 2 ended in a tie. The two Asian giants are currently battling in a three-match ODI bilateral series.
The match ended in the most dramatic ways, as both teams scored 230 runs. Batting first, Sri Lanka scored 230/8 at the end of 50 overs. India, in response, were bowled out for 230, with 13 balls to spare. Indian speedster Arshdeep Singh lost his wicket with just 1 run required.
To most fans' and spectators' surprise, the tie between India and Sri Lanka on Friday did not involve a Super Over. Want to know the reason? Read more to find out!
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Why was there no super over after India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI ended in a tie?
As cricketing rules would go, a tie, in most cases, is followed by a tie-breaker, in the form of a super over. In limited overs cricket, more so in the T20 format, matches are often decided by the super over. The Super Over format took over from the iconic 'bowl-out' format, that took place between India and Pakistan in the ICC World T20 in 2007.
The ICC rule for super over stands true only for the T20I format. No such rule exists in the ODIs. Moreover, to make things clear the rule of Super Over in ODIs does not stand in bilateral tournaments. The bilateral tournaments do not have much at stake, in terms of world cricket.
Did a One Day International match ever have a super over?
One of the most iconic clashes in recent times, the final of the ODI World Cup 2019, was adjudged by a super over. Despite no clarity regarding super overs for ODIs in the ICC rule book, the final between England and New Zealand was judged on the basis of a super over.
The final was a knockout, and to have one clear winner, was a compulsion. Both teams even tied in the super over, but England were declared as eventual winners, on the basis of boundary count.
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