The First ODI between Sri Lanka and India ended in a draw but surprisinlgy there was no Super Over to announce the winner.
The Umpires were unable to apply the ICC rules on the tied game. The rule is enforced since Decebmer 2023 and is applicable to the current series between India and Sri Lanka.
The on-field umpires Joel Wilson and Raveendra Wimalasiri didn’t call for the super over after the match was tied.
The ICC’s rules are very clear on Super Over, it says “If the teams’ scores are equal after both innings have been completed (if applicable under DLS), then a Super Over shall be played. 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 to complete the Super Overs needed to determine a winner, the match shall be tied.”
The International Cricket Council has a policy that it does not interfere in bilateral matters and thus has refused to comment. The BCCI has also not given any statement on the matter.
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