CA To Introduce Multiple Super Overs In BBL, WBBL To Get Clear Winner In Tied Finals

The new playing conditions will now allow for an ‘unlimited amount’ of super overs in finals

In order to avoid a situation like the ICC Men's World Cup 2019 final, Cricket Australia (CA) is set to implement a new set of rules in the finals of upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) and Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). Under the new rules, if two teams are tied at the end of a final and then again after a super over, subsequent super overs will be played until there is a clear winner. The ICC Men's World Cup final between England and New Zealand had ended up as a tie after both 50-over action and super over concluded at the same score. After that England was announced as the winner having scored more boundaries than New Zealand. This boundary countback rule was criticised by many players all over the world. Eventually, the CA has decided to scrap the same. “The super over has been a discussion point globally after the ICC Cricket World Cup final. The WBBL04 semi-final between the Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Renegades gave us valuable insight into the feelings of teams and fans towards Super Overs,” CA's Head of Big Bash Leagues Alistair Dobson said in an official statement. “We hope that allowing for multiple Super Overs in WBBL and BBL Finals will provide our teams and fans with the best possible experience. We look forward to another competitive season for both leagues and believe we have a strong system in place should a nail-biting knockout match arise,” he added. The new rule will apply to all matches in the series finalé. A tied super over in a regular-season game will see the points split between the teams. The new playing conditions will now allow for an ‘unlimited amount’ of super overs in finals, but CA will limit the number of available super overs if there are unavoidable time restraints.