Super Over has its own unique craze in cricket. It happens when a match ends in a tie. Considering how the teams are stacked in IPL 2024, it should not be a surprise if there is a tie, and the Super Over happens.
As per the rules of the Super Over, only three batters are allowed to bat, and if two wickets fall, the over ends there and there itself. Here are our predictions for the three batters that the teams can send in case of a Super Over in IPL 2024.
1. Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal should bat for RR in Super Over of IPL 2024
RR skipper Sanju Samson may come out to bat in the Super Over for his team. Along with him, Jos Buttler should walk out, with Yashasvi Jaiswal being the third batter.
2. Prithvi Shaw, David Warner and Rishabh Pant should bat for DC in Super Over of IPL 2024
Captain Rishabh Pant may prefer to bat in this tough situation. Along with him, David Warner should be the opener, with Prithvi Shaw being the third batter if needed.
3. Nicholas Pooran, Kyle Mayers and KL Rahul should bat for LSG in Super Over of IPL 2024
Lucknow Super Giants have two dangerous left-handed batters in the form of Nicholas Pooran and Kyle Mayers. They can start the over. If a wicket falls, captain KL Rahul can walk in.
4. Shubman Gill, David Miller and Rahul Tewatia should bat for GT in Super Over of IPL 2024
Captain Shubhman Gill may take the responsibility of batting in the Super Over for GT. Hard-hitter David Miller can accompany him, with finisher Rahul Tewatia as the third batter.
5. Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan should bat for MI in Super Over of IPL 2024
Hardik Pandya likes to lead from the front. Hence, the MI captain may come out to bat himself along with Rohit Sharma, who is the king of Super Overs. Ishan Kishan can be the next option.
6. CSK – Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni
Ruturaj Gaikwad should be the first-choice batter for CSK in Super Over, along with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Captain MS Dhoni can also take the responsibility if a wicket falls.
7. KKR – Andre Russell, Rinku Singh and Jason Roy
Kolkata Knight Riders probably have the most destructive trio here. Finishers Andre Russell and Rinku Singh can come out to bat, with explosive opener Jason Roy being the third batter.
8. PBKS – Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma and Liam Livingstone
While captain Shikhar Dhawan may prefer to bat himself, he has three fiery options in the form of Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma and Liam Livingstone. Any two of them can open.
9. RCB – Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis
The KGF trio should be RCB’s preferred choice in Super Overs. Virat Kohli should open with Glenn Maxwell, and Faf du Plessis can bat if a wicket falls.
10. SRH – Travis Head, Abdul Samad and Heinrich Klaasen
Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen should open for SRH in a Super Over during the upcoming season. Youngster Abdul Samad can finish if a wicket falls.
