Frustrated kick leads to run-out, tying match and forcing Super Over

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Frustrated kick leads to run-out, tying match and forcing Super Over
Summary

In a dramatic finish at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on August 4, the New Delhi Tigers and Outer Delhi Warriors ended their match tied at 155 runs each, leading to the first Super Over of the DPL 2026. Tigers captain Himmat Singh accidentally kicked the ball onto the stumps, running out the last man and leveling the scores. Singh had earlier scored 61 runs from 25 balls to help his team post 156/5 in 15 overs. The Warriors, needing just one run off the final two balls, were denied victory by the errant kick. In the Super Over, the Warriors scored 20 runs, and the Tigers were bowled out for 15 runs, allowing the Warriors to secure the win.

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  • Match tied at 155 runs each, leading to Super Over.
  • Himmat Singh kicked the ball, running out Pratham Saluja.
  • Tigers scored 156/5; Warriors replied with 155 all out.
  • Warriors scored 20 runs in Super Over; Tigers managed 15.
  • Singh named Player of the Match despite the loss.
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  • 7:17 PMYahoo SportsDPL 2026: Frustrated fielder's kick turns costly misfield into accidental run-out, ties match and forces Super Over
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With the Tigers looking destined for defeat against the Warriors, captain Himmat Singh kicked the ball in frustration after a fielding mistake, only to take the game to a super over.

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