IPL 2019: 3 batsmen each team can use in the Super Over 

T20 is undoubtedly the most exciting format of cricket.

At the time when the concept of T20 cricket came into existence, in case of a tied match, the winner was decided by a Bowl-Out. However, this rule was changed very soon and Super Over was the new way by which the result of the match was decided.

Talking about Super Over in the IPL, there have been seven instances when the winner of the match was decided by the Super Over. In such a situation, the onus is on the 3 batsmen selected by the team to score as many runs as possible in the 6 balls.

Also, while selecting those 3 batsmen, reputations are kept aside as the only criteria for selection is whether they can hit the ball out of the park. Sometimes, a pinch hitter is preferred over the best batsman of the team to do the job. We will look at 3 batsmen each team can use in a Super Over situation in IPL 2019.

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#8 Rajasthan Royals

Steven Smith

K Gowtham shone both with the ball as well as with the bat in IPL 2018. The Karnataka all-rounder struck some meaty blows at the end of the innings giving a good account of his hitting abilities.

Even though Ben Stokes had a quiet season last year, he still remains one of the best all-rounders in world cricket. Stokes can destroy any batting attack on his day by scoring runs at a healthy strike-rate.

Rajasthan Royals will be delighted to have Steve Smith back in the squad. Smith has been the mainstay of the Royals' batting for years now. Already having been part of Super Over in the IPL before, Smith's innovative batting makes him a difficult batsman to deal with.

#7 Delhi Capitals

Chris Morris

Shreyas Iyer will be leading the Delhi side once again. The Mumbai batsman shot into prominence after a stunning IPL debut season in 2015. Iyer performed well last season too, scoring 411 runs at an average of 37.36 and surely will back his talent to score big runs.

Rishabh Pant is undoubtedly one of the brightest talents going around the country. His attacking style of cricket has already earned him a place in the Indian team across formats. Pant will be key to Delhi Capitals' chances in IPL 2019.

Chris Morris is currently out of favour from his national side but he will be valuable for Delhi Capitals. Morris has played some game-changing innings for Delhi in the IPL and boasts a high strike-rate of 166.66. His excellent average of 37.30 is a testimony of the fact that Morris is a more than a useful batsman.

#6 Kings XI Punjab

Gayle and Rahul

KL Rahul showed his pedigree as a T20 batsman in IPL 2018. Rahul's audacious hitting won Kings XI Punjab a lot of matches last season and even though things haven't gone his way in the last few months, the Kings will be wary of the fact that it is a matter of just one innings for Rahul to get back into form.

Chris Gayle showed in the recently concluded ODI series against England, why he is still the Universe Boss. The Jamaican has undoubtedly been the most destructive batsman of the IPL. Despite being one of the oldest players in the league, Gayle's still got it.

David Miller or 'Killer Miller', as he is famously called in India, made a name for himself after his clean hitting in the IPL. Playing for Kings XI Punjab Miller has played some stunning innings and the team will definitely bank on him in case of a Super Over.

#5 Sunrisers Hyderabad

David Warner

Yusuf Pathan was the batsman who won the game for his side in IPL's first ever super over. Way back in 2009, playing for Rajasthan Royals Yusuf struck 18 runs in 4 balls to bring the Royals home. Even though he isn't the same force he was a decade ago, Yusuf is still one of the most fierce strikers of the cricket ball.

Even though Martin Guptill hasn't been that successful in the IPL, he still remains to be one of the best openers in the business. Guptill's long reach enables him to hit big sixes effortlessly, especially against the seamers.

David Warner will be the most feared batsman in Sunrisers Hyderabad's camp in IPL 2019. The Australian packs a punch in his shots and can easily annihilate any bowling attack in the world. He is not an easy batsman to get away with.

#4 Kolkata Knight Riders

Andre Russell and Dinesh Karthik

Chris Lynn's exclusion from Australia's World Cup plans is a blessing in disguise for Kolkata Knight Riders. After showing his brute power in the Big Bash League for years, Lynn has lightened the IPL with his hitting. He is more than capable of hitting 2 to 3 sixes in a Super Over.

Ever after his heroics in the Nidahas trophy final, Dinesh Karthik has enjoyed his new role that of a finisher. The KKR skipper has been extremely calm in pressure situations and he seems to be the perfect choice for a Super Over situation.

Andre Russell is currently one of the biggest hitters in World Cricket. The West Indies all-rounder has time and again proved his mettle in the IPL. He has an outstanding strike-rate of 177.29 in the IPL. The 30-year-old can be devastating in the Super Over.

#3 Royal Challengers Bangalore

AB de Villiers in action

Shimron Hetmyer has been extremely impressive in his short international career so far. The southpaw has the calypso flair in his batting. The best thing about Hetmyer's batting is his fearless approach. He is going to be a player to watch out for in the IPL this year.

Even after his retirement from international cricket, AB de Villiers still remains the most followed overseas player in India. The former Proteas skipper has played some memorable innings for RCB in the IPL and is still one of the most power-packing hitters going around in the cricket world.

Virat Kohli loves challenges and he surely won't shy away from the challenge of batting in a Super Over. Runs have flown from the RCB captain's bat rather freely in the last few seasons. Kohli's all-round strokeplay can be crucial in a Super Over situation.

#2 Mumbai Indians

Hardik Pandya

Ben Cutting has performed exceedingly well in the limited opportunities that he has got in the IPL. Cutting almost got Mumbai Indians in the playoffs in IPL 2018 with an incredible innings against Delhi Daredevils in their last league game. Cutting has been in good hitting form in the recently concluded BBL and might be preferred over the experienced Kieron Pollard.

Rohit Sharma is another captain who likes to lead from the front. Even though Rohit opens the innings, he is a fantastic player of both spin and fast bowling. The Mumbai Indians' skipper also has a cool head which is important in tense situations.

Hardik Pandya has grown in stature in the last couple of seasons and is now one of the senior members of the side. Pandya has a unique ability to go after the bowling right from the word go, which makes him an obvious choice for a Super Over scenario.

#1 Chennai Superkings

Raina and Dhoni

Dwayne Bravo was the player who announced CSK's return to the IPL in the opening match of IPL 2018. Bravo played a sensational knock of 68 runs off just 30 balls and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. The Trinidadian has played many such belligerent knocks for CSK in the past.

While many people wrote him off before the start of IPL 2018, a rejuvenated MS Dhoni created havoc with his hitting. Dhoni bludgeoned the ball all around the park and was instrumental in CSK's title victory. Dhoni is also one of the smartest cricketers around and his game awareness can be extremely crucial in a Super Over.

Suresh Raina is one of the most consistent performers in the IPL. Raina, who is currently the highest run-getter in IPL history, is one of the most trusted players in the CSK camp. In a Super Over situation, CSK fans will definitely want to see Dhoni and Raina walk out to bat.