Did the umpires commit blunder by not going for super over in IND vs SL 1st ODI? Rule explained
For the second time in a row, a white-ball game between India and Sri Lanka resulted in a tie as the first ODI in Colombo on Friday went down to the wire. With the match ending in a tie instead of progressing to the super over, it is interesting to note whether the playing rules say something contrary to the happenings in the opening game of the three-game series.
It has emerged as a reminder that the updated rules of an ICC Men's ODI Playing conditions state that a super over will take place in case of a tie.
The rule states:
"If the Super Over is a tie, then unless exceptional circumstances arise subsequent super overs shall be played until there is a winner. Should it not be possible to play or complete the super overs needed to determine a winner, the match shall be tied."
The 3rd T20I between the two sides also resulted in a tie, but a super over took place, with India emerging victorious to seal the series 3-0.
"We should have got that one run" - Rohit Sharma after IND vs SL 1st ODI
Despite India having 14 balls to score the last run, they could not seal the game. Skipper Rohit Sharma rued the batters not showing the required presence of mind in that situation. He elaborated at the post-match presentation:
"The score was gettable, just that you had to bat well to get there. We batted well in patches. Disappointed to not get 1 run with 14 balls, but won't read [into it] too much. The bite was there at the start and then the ball became softer as the seam wore off. It was not a game where you can play your shots, [you] had to apply yourself and dig in. Proud of how we fought, it was important to hold our nerve. But we should have got that one run."
The two sides will lock horns in the second ODI on Sunday at the same venue.