Since its inception, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed some nerve-wracking finishes. While final-over or last-ball finishes give fans elation and heartbreak, there have been instances of tied matches in the IPL.
This blog has the complete list of tied matches in IPL.
IPL Tied Matches - First & Latest
Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were involved in the first-ever tied match in IPL history. Chasing 151, KKR needed only two runs off the last two balls. But they lost Sourav Ganguly’s wicket in the penultimate delivery, while Ishant Sharma got run out trying for a second run in the final ball. KKR clinched the win in the Super Over thanks to Yusuf Pathan’s blistering hitting. In the 2021 season, Delhi Capitals (DC) overcame Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the latest tied match in IPL. Kane Williamson’s heroics in the final over saw the Orange Army take the game to a Super Over. The Kiwi batter hit a four and a six off Kagiso Rabada in the 20th over. However, DC had the final laugh as Rishabh Pant and Shikhar Dhawan chased down eight runs in the Super Over.
Delhi Capitals won the first Super Over of both 2020 and 2021 IPL. And in both matches the opposition had a crucial short run call - Jordan then and Warner today.#IPL2021 #SRHvDC
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) April 25, 2021
Full List of Tied Matches in IPL
Super Over Record, Most Tied Matches in a Season, and Other Interesting Facts
Kings XI Punjab, now Punjab Kings (PBKS), and DC, previously Delhi Daredevils, have the best record in matches that went to Super Over. The Mohali-based franchise and Capitals have won three of their four Super Overs. On the other hand, SRH has struggled in Super Overs historically, winning just one of the four tied matches in IPL.
Here are some interesting facts from tied matches in IPL:
Most wins in Super Over: Punjab Kings & Delhi Capitals - 3 wins
Most losses in Super Over: Sunrisers Hyderabad - 3 losses
Most tied matches in an IPL Season: 4 Tied Matches in IPL 2020
Concluding Thoughts
There have been 14 instances of tied matches in the IPL. Teams like PBKS and DC have thrived under immense pressure in tied matches, while teams like RR and SRH have succumbed to it in Super Over. It is these closely fought matches that make the IPL fascinating and enthralling.
FAQs
Which was the first tied match in IPL?
The IPL 2009 fixture between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals is the first-ever tied match in the IPL. The Kolkata outfit prevailed in the Super Over.
Which team has the most wins in Super Over?
Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have the most wins in Super Over. Both teams clinched three wins in four one-over eliminators.
Which team has the worst record in Super Over?
Sunrisers Hyderabad has the worst record in Super Over. They have only one win in four matches that went to Super Over.