XtraTime Web Desk: In a bid 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 for the finals of upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL).
The new rules will allow the provision of multiple super overs if the two teams are tied at the end of first super over. Under the current rule, if two teams are tied at the end of the final, a super over decides the winner. If there is a tie even after the Super Over like the case during the ICC Men’s World Cup final between England and New Zealand at Lords. The hosts England were declared the winners by virtue of scoring more boundaries in the final after the scores were tied even after the Super Over. This boundary count-back rule was criticised by many players all over the world. Eventually, Cricket Australia has decided to scrap the same.
According to CA’s Head of Big Bash Leagues Alistair Dobson,“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.”
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.