Super Over in IPL Matches & Records (2008–2025)

Over the years, IPL has delivered heart‑stopping super overs that changed the course of T20 cricket. Only 15 of these pressure cookers have been played from the league’s inception in 2008 through the 2025 season, but each has produced enough drama to fill volumes.

From the inaugural Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals tiebreaker in 2009 to the breath‑stopping double super over in 2020, and the latest Delhi Capitals v Rajasthan Royals faceoff in 2025, super overs have become the IPL’s equivalent of a penalty shootout.

In this article, we recount every super over in IPL history, analyze records, spotlight the most memorable contests, and answer burning questions, such as when was the last super over in IPL? By the end, you’ll know why these six‑ball shoot‑outs are the stuff of legend.

IPL Super Over Match List (2008–2025)

A super over is used when both sides finish their 20‑over quotas with identical totals. Each team then bats a single over with only three wickets available. The team scoring more runs wins; if still tied, successive super overs are played.

The IPL super over rules were introduced in 2009, and as of 2025, there have been 15 super overs in the IPL.

Key Performers and Highlights from Super Over in IPL Matches History

• 2009 – First Super Over in IPL History: Yusuf Pathan’s 42* and 2/18 set up the first super over in IPL. He hammered Ajantha Mendis for 16 runs in four balls to seal it.
• 2010 – Rusty Theron’s Calm Under Pressure: Rusty Theron held his nerve, conceding just nine and taking the chase home with Mahela Jayawardene and Yuvraj Singh.
• 2013 – Kohli-AB Dominance in IPL Super Over: Virat Kohli (65) and AB de Villiers combined to post 15; Umesh Yadav couldn’t defend against RCB’s big hitters.
• 2013 – Cameron White Sets IPL Super Over Record: Cameron White smashed 17 off Vinay Kumar as SRH set the record for the highest super-over total (20+). Hanuma Vihari’s 44* in regulation earned him Player of the Match.
• 2014 – RR Edge Past KKR in Tight IPL Super Over: James Faulkner’s 3/11 restricted KKR; Steven Smith and Shane Watson edged RR home in the only super over to remain tied.
• 2015 – KXIP Triumph in IPL Super Over: Shaun Marsh (65*) and David Miller forced the tie; Mitchell Johnson defended 16 in the super over, and KXIP won easily.
• 2017 – Bumrah’s Super Over Masterclass: Krunal Pandya’s 45 kept MI in the hunt, but Jasprit Bumrah’s remarkable defence of 12 runs (conceding only six) gave Mumbai victory.
• 2019 – Rabada’s Yorker Perfection in IPL Super Over: Prithvi Shaw’s 99 and Kagiso Rabada’s super-over yorkers kept Andre Russell quiet; Rabada conceded only seven – the lowest successfully defended total.
• 2020 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians, Dubai: After both teams scored 201, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers chased seven runs with ease, giving RCB a memorable Super Over win in IPL 2020.
• 2020 – Double Super Over Thriller: Jasprit Bumrah gave away only eight runs, and Hardik Pandya finished with a six.
• 2020 – KKR vs SRH: Ferguson’s Fiery Spell: Marcus Stoinis starred with 53* and two wickets; DC’s bowlers restricted Punjab to just three runs and chased four.
• 2020 – Ishan Kishan’s Near-Century Ends in Super Over: Ishan Kishan’s 99 and Kieron Pollard’s 60 levelled the scores, but AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli chased eight easily in the super over.
• 2021 – Marcus Stoinis Leads DC to Super Over Win: Lockie Ferguson’s express pace blew away SRH for only two runs; KKR chased the modest target.
• 2021 – Prithvi Shaw Powers DC in IPL Super Over Finish: Prithvi Shaw (56) powered DC; they chased eight runs with ease.
• 2025 – Mitchell Starc Forces IPL Super Over with Death-Over Brilliance: Mitchell Starc’s final-over yorkers forced the tie. In the super over, he conceded only 11 and ran out two batters; KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs chased the 12-run target with two balls to spare.

Super overs per season and team participation

• Seasonal distribution: The IPL did not see a super over until 2009. There was one each in 2009 and 2010, two in 2013, one in 2014, one in 2015, none in 2016, one in 2017, none in 2018, two in 2019, a record four in 2020 (including the only double super over), one in 2021, none in 2022–2024, and one in 2025.
• Most appearances: Delhi Capitals have featured in five super‑over matches, winning four. Kings XI/Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals have each played four matches, winning three and two, respectively.

Mumbai Indians have been in four (two wins), Royal Challengers Bangalore three (two wins), Sunrisers Hyderabad three (one win), Kolkata Knight Riders four (one win), Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Lions once each.

By 2025, the super over in IPL remains a rarity – 15 instances across 18 seasons – but its impact on fans’ memories far outweighs its frequency.

IPL Super Over Records

While every super over is unique, patterns emerge when we dive into the numbers. Here are the standout IPL Super Over records:

• Most Super Over wins (team): The Delhi Capitals have won 4 of their 5 Super Over appearances, the most by any franchise to date. Punjab Kings/Kings XI follow with 3 wins.
• Most Super Over losses (team): The Kolkata Knight Riders have lost three of their four Super Overs
• Highest team total in a super over: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s 20 (officially recorded as 21) against RCB in 2013 remains the benchmark. Cameron White scored 17 runs off Vinay Kumar.
• Fewest total defended: Delhi Capitals had the fewest total defended of 10 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2019, courtesy of Kagiso Rabada and his yorkers.
• Highest target to be run: In the year 2009, Rajasthan Royals needed to chase 16 against KKR, and Yusuf Pathan hammered 18 in four balls.
• Fewest runs conceded in a super over: Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians) and James Faulkner (Rajasthan Royals) both conceded six runs during their super overs (Bumrah vs Gujarat Lions 2017, Faulkner vs Kings XI Punjab 2015).
• Most super‑over appearances by a player: Chris Gayle has batted in three different IPL Super Overs (KKR 2009, RCB 2013, PBKS 2020). Several others – Manish Pandey, Brendon McCullum, Kieron Pollard, Steven Smith and Shane Watson – have batted twice.
• Only bowlers to bowl multiple super overs and win each time: Jasprit Bumrah (MI) and James Faulkner (RR).
• Teams involved in the most super overs: Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals had each participated in three super overs by 2020; Delhi Capitals overtook them after 2025.

These stats show the fine margins at play in a super over – often a single yorker or boundary makes the difference.

Double Super Overs in IPL

Only once has an IPL match required a second tie‑breaker. On 18 October 2020, Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab produced a contest for the ages.

Double the 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫, double the thrill! 🔥#OnThisDay in 2020, we won the historic 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 against Mumbai Indians! 💥#PunjabKings pic.twitter.com/BsMz6AbfUM

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) October 18, 2024

Both teams scored 176/6 at Dubai. In the first super over in IPL history, Jasprit Bumrah’s searing yorkers restricted Punjab to 5/2.

However, Mohammed Shami matched him ball for ball, conceding just 5/1, pushing the match into a rare double super over. During the second over, MI posted 11/1, with Pollard swinging a six off Trent Boult.

For Punjab, Mayank Agarwal saved a certain six by leaping at the boundary rope and later joined Chris Gayle to chase 12. Gayle pummeled the first ball for a huge six and Agarwal sealed the chase by covering‑driving Boult to the fence. Kings XI won with two balls to spare.

This double super over in IPL remains unmatched and epitomises the volatility of T20 cricket – one moment you’re celebrating a win, and the next you’re back in a nerve‑shredding shoot‑out.

Memorable Super Overs in IPL History

Beyond the stats, certain super overs have etched themselves into folklore. Here are seven iconic encounters:

• • 2009 – KKR vs RR, Cape Town: The inaugural super over delivered instant theatre. Kolkata posted 150, and in the tie‑breaker, Chris Gayle’s three fours produced 15 runs. Then Yusuf Pathan unleashed a flurry – six, four, four and a scampered two – as Rajasthan Royals chased 16 in four balls. It was a shot of adrenaline into the new tournament, signalling that the super over in IPL would be box‑office entertainment.

A Jumbo 5⃣-Star Show 🤩#OnThisDay in 2009, Anil Kumble recorded 3.1-1-5-5 against RR, the best-ever bowling figures for RCB. 💪#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL pic.twitter.com/pH3KB4baH4

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 18, 2024

• • 2013 – RCB vs DD, Bengaluru: After Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers tied the game at 152, the duo combined again in the super over. AB flicked Umesh Yadav for two towering sixes to set 15; Delhi crumbled under the pressure and RCB celebrated.
  • 2014 – KKR vs RR, Abu Dhabi: In a bizarre twist, both teams managed 11 runs in the super over. With no provision for another over, the boundary‑count rule decided the winner. Rajasthan had hit more fours and sixes, giving them victory. The result later inspired rule changes to avoid similar controversies.
  • 2017 – GL vs MI, Rajkot: A prime example of bowling brilliance. Batting first, Mumbai scratched to 11 thanks to Kieron Pollard. Jasprit Bumrah then produced a masterclass – mixing yorkers and slower balls, he gave away just six runs. The victory underscored Bumrah’s reputation as the league’s premier death bowler.
  • 2019 – DC vs KKR, Delhi: This match showcased both youth and composure. Seventeen‑year‑old Prithvi Shaw scored a sparkling 99 and Kagiso Rabada defended 10 with laser‑targeted yorkers, bowling Andre Russell around his legs. It signalled Delhi’s emergence as a clutch team in pressure situations.

Celebrations galore at the Kotla as the @DelhiCapitals clinch a thriller in the Super Over 🙌🕺#DCvKKR pic.twitter.com/9ryZTgd9u0

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2019

• 2020 – MI vs PBKS (Double Super Over): The day of two super overs is indelible. Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah traded perfect yorkers in the first tie‑breaker, then Mayank Agarwal’s acrobatic boundary save and Chris Gayle’s audacious six in the second sealed Punjab’s win. Fans christened it “Super‑Over Sunday.”
• 2025 – DC vs RR, Delhi: After a hiatus of three seasons without a super over, this match reminded everyone of the format’s thrill. Mitchell Starc delivered six yorkers in the final over to drag the game into a tie. He returned to concede only 11 in the super over, and KL Rahul, with Tristan Stubbs, chased the target with a six, sealing Delhi’s fourth superover win.
• Each of these contests had its own script – be it a veteran all‑rounder launching a last‑ball six, a youngster stepping up under lights, or bowlers nailing yorkers under unfathomable pressure. Together, they form the heart of IPL Super Over history.

IPL 2024 & 2025 Super Over Matches

There were no super overs in the 2022–2024 seasons, a rare lull after the four‑match bonanza of 2020. Fans had to wait almost four years for another tie‑breaker.

The superover was gone, KL Rahul pulled it back. 🥶🥶pic.twitter.com/tFJs61b2BL

— Ayush¹😎 (@Rahulity1) October 13, 2025

The drought ended on 16 April 2025 when the Delhi Capitals faced the Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Both sides piled on 188 runs; Mitchell Starc’s death‑over skills (six yorkers for just nine runs) forced a tie.

In the super over, Starc removed Shimron Hetmyer with a yorker, ran out Riyan Parag and conceded only 11. KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs then chased 12 with a double, a cut‑shot four and a monster six.

The match not only revived super over IPL fever but also propelled Delhi to the top of the 2025 points table. To Rajasthan, it was a second defeat to their list of super-over defeats.

This competition is the newest super over in the IPL 2025, which means that almost twenty years later, the format could still surprise.

Team‑Wise Super Over Stats

A glance at team records highlights who thrives under super‑over pressure. Percentages below are calculated using the 15 matches listed above.

Player milestones

• Most wickets in super overs: Jasprit Bumrah (MI) and Kagiso Rabada (DC) each have three wickets across their superover appearances. Bumrah’s economy is exceptional; he conceded five and six runs in 2020 and 2017 respectively.
• Most runs scored: Yusuf Pathan’s 18 (2009) and Cameron White’s 17 (2013) remain the biggest individual contributions in a super over.
• Captaincy: Delhi’s super‑over wins have come under three different captains – Virender Sehwag (2010), Shreyas Iyer (2019), Rishabh Pant (2021) and stand‑in Axar Patel (2025) – illustrating the franchise’s evolving leadership.

Fun Facts & Trivia

• Longest gap between super overs: After the 2021 SRH‑DC tie, the IPL went three whole seasons (2022–2024) without a super over until Delhi and Rajasthan broke the drought in 2025.
• Boundary‑count rule: The 2014 KKR‑RR game is the only instance where even the super over ended in a tie. Rajasthan won because they hit more boundaries in the match; the controversial finish led to an eventual rule change, where subsequent super overs are now played until a winner emerges.
• Spinners and super overs: According to ESPNcricinfo, only four spinners – Ajantha Mendis, Sunil Narine, Muttiah Muralitharan and Rashid Khan – have bowled in IPL Super Overs, and each ended on the losing side.
• High and low chases: Chasing 16 (RR v KKR 2009) remains the largest successful chase. Conversely, Sunrisers failed to chase three runs in 2020, falling to 2/2 against KKR.
• Multiple super overs by a bowler: Only Jasprit Bumrah and James Faulkner have bowled more than one super over and won each time.
• Such nuggets highlight how the IPL Super Over has given rise to some unusual statistics, along with the high drama.

Amit Mishra’s Thoughts

From Cape Town in 2009 to Delhi in 2025, the super over has become a beloved subplot of the Indian Premier League. It is cricket’s version of a last‑ball duel, compressing an entire match’s pressure into six deliveries.

The format has evolved: rules were refined after the 2014 boundary-count controversy, and bowlers have developed specific strategies – such as yorkers, slower balls, and wide lines – to survive. Teams such as the Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings have welcomed the chaos and gained a reputation as super-over specialists, while others have faltered.

As a cricket journalist, one cannot overstate the spectacle’s emotional power. In the space of a few minutes, you witness unbridled joy, despair, tactical genius and raw athleticism.

Yusuf Pathan’s 2009 blitz felt like a thunderclap at dawn; the 2020 double super over resembled a roller‑coaster you never wanted to get off; and Mitchell Starc’s 2025 heroics were a masterclass in death bowling. With each passing season, the super over in IPL continues to deliver new stories and folklore.

The next time two teams finish level, settle in – you might just witness another chapter in this exhilarating saga.

Historical Insights: Super Over in IPL

The opening super over in the history of the IPL was in 2009, and it involved Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. The question that many fans still pose is: What is super over in the IPL? In simple terms, it is nothing more than a tie-breaker with each side batting one over to determine the winner. It is essential to know the rules of IPL super over since over the years, the strategy has changed, from defending low runs to going on the offense.

Wondering what happened to the IPL ka pahla super over kab khela gaya tha? It was the start of this exciting format, that historic game in Cape Town. Questions such as “When did the last super over in IPL take place?” have been raised over the years.

In 2020, 2021, and the IPL 2025 super over, where Delhi Capitals were facing off against Rajasthan Royals, some of the most memorable moments have been mentioned.

The fans also seek details of the IPL Super Over match 2025 and IPL Super Over results in order to relive the excitement. The format remains gripping to the audiences, with even the experienced viewers wondering when was last super over in IPL or asking what indicates that it is an IPL last super over.

Revisiting such moments, any cricket fan will be able to understand the reason why the first super over in IPL, the rules and the IPL ka pahla super over kab khela gaya are huge legends.

FAQs

• Which was the first super over in IPL history?
  The first super over in IPL history occurred in the 2009 season when Kolkata Knight Riders tied with Rajasthan Royals at 150 runs. Rajasthan chased 16 in four balls to win.
• How many super overs have been played in IPL history?
  There have been 15 super‑over matches from 2009 to 2025.
• What is the highest score in a super over?
  Sunrisers Hyderabad set 20 (recorded as 21) runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013, the highest total in a super over.
• When was the last super over in the IPL?
  The most recent super over took place on 16 April 2025 between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals. Delhi chased 12 to win.
• Which team has won the most IPL Super Overs?
  Delhi Capitals lead the list with four super‑over victories, followed by Punjab Kings with three wins