The Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru etched its name into cricket history during the Maharaja Trophy T20 2024 with an unprecedented triple super over. This thrilling match, featuring the Bengaluru Blasters and Hubli Tigers, unfolded in a manner never before seen in cricket. The iconic stadium became the epicenter of an extraordinary cricketing event that captured the imagination of fans and set a new benchmark for excitement in the sport.
Hubli Tigers set the stage against Bengaluru Blasters
The Tigers, captained by Manish Pandey, set a target of 164 runs in their innings. The Blasters, in response, saw a crucial innings from Mayank Agarwal, who scored a vital 54, and a lower-order flourish from Naveen MG. Despite their efforts, the match reached a dramatic conclusion with the Blasters needing six runs from the final over. Naveen’s boundary seemed to secure victory, but a catch and a run-out on the last ball meant the game went into a super over, adding an unexpected twist to the already tense encounter.
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Super over drama in Maharaja Trophy T20 2024: The first and second super overs
In the initial super over, the Blasters scored 10 runs. The Tigers, in their chase, fell short of the target despite a valiant effort from Pandey. The match proceeded to a second super over after both teams scored 8 runs in the first one. The second super over intensified the contest, with the Blasters again scoring 10 runs, but the Tigers matched the score, resulting in a rare third super over to decide the winner. This marked a historic moment, as no previous cricket match had featured three super overs.
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Friday night frenzy at the @maharaja_t20: Not one, not two, but THREE Super Overs were needed for Hubli Tigers to finally win against Bengaluru Blasters 🤯🤯🤯#MaharajaT20onFanCode #MaharajaTrophy #MaharajaT20 pic.twitter.com/ffcNYov1Qf
— FanCode (@FanCode) August 23, 2024
The decisive third super over and Player of the Match
In the final super over, the Blasters set a target of 12 runs. Suraj Ahuja and Shubhang Hegde played key roles, with Hegde’s performance being particularly noteworthy. The Tigers, with the required four runs to win off the last ball, achieved victory with a boundary, sealing their place in the history books. Manvanth Kumar’s all-round performance was crucial throughout the match. His significant contributions in the super overs and his overall impact earned him the Man of the Match award.