The South Africa vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup encounter on February 11, 2026, has entered cricket’s record books as only the fourth T20 match ever to witness a Double Super Over. More significantly, it marks the first instance of a Double Super Over in T20 World Cup history, cementing its place among cricket’s most dramatic finishes.
What is a Double Super Over? Understanding Cricket’s Rarest Finish
The Super Over was introduced in international cricket in 2008, replacing the outdated bowl-out method for deciding tied T20 matches. When a Super Over also ends in a tie, the match proceeds to a Double Super Over, cricket’s ultimate tie-breaker. According to Super Over rules, the team batting second gets to bat first in the eliminator, with only three batsmen and one bowler allowed per team.
Complete List of All 4 Double Super Over Matches In Cricket History
1. South Africa vs Afghanistan – T20 World Cup 2026 (February 11, 2026) The latest thriller saw both teams tie at 187, followed by a 17-run Super Over. South Africa posted 23 in the second Super Over, with David Miller smashing consecutive sixes. Despite Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s heroic three straight sixes, Afghanistan fell four runs short as Keshav Maharaj held his nerve in Ahmedabad.
2. Netherlands vs Nepal – Bilateral Series (June 2025) This bilateral encounter showcased high-pressure cricket between associate nations, requiring two Super Overs to separate the teams.
3. India vs Afghanistan – T20I Series (January 2024) The subcontinental rivals produced a nail-biting contest that needed multiple Super Overs, highlighting Afghanistan’s growing cricket prowess.
4. Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings – IPL 2020 (October 2020) The first-ever Double Super Over in competitive cricket occurred during the UAE-hosted IPL, setting the precedent for future tied matches and eliminating the controversial boundary-count rule.
