IPL 2020: Best Super Over batsmen and bowlers for each team

With little over a week left for the start of IPL 2020, the franchises are sweating it out in the UAE and trying to get back to full fitness before the start of their respective campaigns. The management and coaching staff will be busy drafting their best XI at the different venues and drawing out contingency plans in case of an injury.

Another situation that franchises will plan for is the Super Over. Ever since the World Cup final ended in a Super Over, both international and domestic teams- as well as franchises- always have such a situation in mind. While some teams have featured extensively in a Super Over and would have a settled combination, others might still be forming one or could be trying out different combinations in training.

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On that note, let's now take a look at the best batting and bowling options for each team to use in a Super Over.

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Best batting and bowling options for each IPL team to use in a Super Over

#1 Chennai Super Kings

Dhoni and Jadeja will be key figures in a Super Over for CSK.

Chennai Super Kings have not been in too many Super Overs in the IPL, and it's tough to predict who they might go with based on that. However, they do have a few clear-cut choices for both batting and bowling, so we can decide who their best options might be if they get into a Super Over situation this season.

Batsmen: MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja (Openers), Shane Watson(No.3)

While these players can switch roles, an opening combination between Dhoni and Jadeja could work very well for CSK if they get into a Super Over. They are two of the best strikers of the ball in the side and are the quickest runners too.

Shane Watson would be an ideal choice to come in if a wicket falls as he doesn't need much time to send the ball racing to the fence. He can open the innings as well but he's pushed to No.3 because he isn't as fast in running between the wickets as Dhoni and Jadeja.

Bowler(s): Ravindra Jadeja or DJ Bravo

While Imran Tahir has been CSK's most effective spinner in terms of wickets, Ravindra Jadeja is the side's most economical spinner. His overs are so non-descript that you won't notice the over go by. If Dhoni feels that a spinner would do better, Jadeja should be the one he'll throw the ball to.

DJ Bravo is the more routine choice here. He is CSK's primary death bowler and while he wasn't that great in IPL 2019, he has found his form over the last fourteen months. While Deepak Chahar is another option to consider, Bravo's experience makes him their main pace bowling option.

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#2 Delhi Capitals

Rabada should be the Capitals' bowler during the Super Over.

The Capitals have played their fair share of Super Overs and have a more settled combination.

Batsmen: Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant (Openers), Shimron Hetmyer (No.3)

Skipper Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant opened the Super Over against KKR last season, and the duo did a good job. While Pant is known for his belligerent batting, Iyer has become a very valuable T20 player who knows how to find the fence. They should be the Delhi Capitals' preferred opening pair this season as well.

The explosive Shimron Hetmyer, who comes to the IPL on the back of some good performances in the CPL, should slot in at No.3.

Bowler(s): Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada is the Capitals' main death bowler and should bowl the Super Over for them. He successfully defended a Super Over against the likes of Andre Russell and given that there aren't any other quality pace options, Rabada should be their main Super Over bowler.

#3 Kings XI Punjab

KL Rahul batted well in the Super Over against New Zealand.

While KXIP hasn't played a Super Over recently, they seem to have a great batting line-up to send out. They seem short on good bowling options, though.

Batsmen: KL Rahul and Chris Gayle (Openers), Glenn Maxwell or Jimmy Neesham (No.3)

Their likely opening pair, consisting of KL Rahul and Chris Gayle, should open the batting for them in the Super Over as well. While Gayle can tonk the ball away at will, Rahul has done well for the national side, whenever he has batted in the Super Over. Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell and Jimmy Neesham are the options to consider at No.3, and it's more likely to be one of the latter two than Pooran.

Bowler(s): Mohammed Shami

KXIP doesn't have the same variety with the ball as they have with the bat. Mohammed Shami is the side's main death bowler and should be the one bowling in a Super Over. Mujeeb offers an alternative but it remains to be seen how much game-time he gets.

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#4 Kolkata Knight Riders

Andre Russell is undoubtedly KKR's first-choice batsman in a Super Over.

KKR has plenty of powerful batsmen and good bowlers in their side and will have an advantage during a Super Over.

Batsmen: Andre Russell and Eoin Morgan (Openers), Dinesh Karthik (No.3)

Andre Russell is undoubtedly the option to open the batting in a Super Over and is likely to be partnered by new arrival Eoin Morgan. Skipper Dinesh Karthik is an ideal option to slot in at No.3. Morgan and Karthik can switch places as well.

Bowler(s): Pat Cummins or Sunil Narine

KKR is one of those sides which have spinners who can bowl at all stages of the game. While Pat Cummins will be the first name that comes to mind to bowl a Super Over, Sunil Narine is another option to consider. The mystery spinner isn't picking up as many wickets as he used to but is still very economical and can handle the pressure.

#5 Mumbai Indians

Pandya(L) and Pollard(R) should open the batting in a Super Over for MI.

The Mumbai Indians have always thrived under pressure. They have one of the strongest squads in the league and are well-equipped to deal with a Super Over situation.

Batsmen: Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya (Openers), Rohit Sharma (No.3)

Two of the most powerful strikers of the ball, Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya, should open the batting for the side in a Super Over. Skipper Rohit Sharma, who excelled while batting in a Super Over earlier this year, should come in at No.3. Rohit can open the batting as well, with one of Pandya or Pollard dropping to No.3.

Bowler(s): Jasprit Bumrah

This is a no-brainer. Jasprit Bumrah is one of the best death bowlers in the world and has defended scores in Super Over situations before. While MI does have other choices in Trent Boult and Nathan Coulter-Nile, they shouldn't and won't look past Bumrah.

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#6 Rajasthan Royals

Buttler(L) in the Super Over of the World Cup Final.

The Royals have plenty of good options to send out in a Super Over situation, and they can do well.

Batsmen: Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson (Openers), Ben Stokes or Steve Smith (No.3)

Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson should be the openers in the Super Over for the Royals. While Buttler's numbers in the format speak for themselves, Samson has turned into a vital cog for the Royals and can play some big shots. He was, in fact, trusted to bat in the Super Over for the national team in the T20s against New Zealand.

Steve Smith or Ben Stokes should walk out to bat at No.3 for the Royals, although David Miller could be considered if he's a part of the playing XI.

Bowler(s): Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer is the leader of the Royals' pace attack and is the side's main death bowler. He should bowl the Super Over ahead of the likes of Unadkat or Stokes. If they feel that a spinner bowling the Super Over could be better, the very impressive Shreyas Gopal is another option to consider.

#7 Royal Challengers Bangalore

Kohli should open the batting in a Super Over for RCB.

RCB has a stellar batting line-up that they can send out during a Super Over situation but there is some doubt over their bowling line-up.

Batsmen: Virat Kohli and Aaron Finch (Openers), and AB De Villiers (No.3).

Virat Kohli and Aaron Finch should open the batting for RCB in a Super Over. Both players can find the boundaries with ease and have played in pressure situations before. AB De Villiers should walk out to bat in case a wicket falls. Mr. 360 can send any bowler to the fence and is a devastating striker of the ball, and his pick is another no-brainer.

Bowler(s): Chris Morris or Yuzvendra Chahal

Chris Morris should be RCB's lead pacer and is likely to be the option to bowl in a Super Over. Morris has done well in such situations and is a very experienced T20 player. If the management feels like letting a spinner bowl would be better, Yuzvendra Chahal is their best choice. Chahal is one of the smartest bowlers in the world and can spin a web around the batsman in the right conditions.

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#8 Sunrisers Hyderabad

Warner and Bairstow should undoubtedly open the batting for SRH in a Super Over.

The Sunrisers haven't had to play in a Super Over for a long time but they appear to have the resources to do well if a situation arises.

Batsmen: David Warner and Jonny Bairstow (Openers), and Manish Pandey (No.3)

The side's usual openers, Warner and Bairstow, should open the batting in a Super Over. Both of them can go all guns blazing right from the first ball, and there isn't any need to justify their names. Manish Pandey should bat at No.3 in the Super Over. SRH's big signing showed his brilliance in the latter stages of last season batting at No.3 and can find the fence with ease.

Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar or Rashid Khan

SRH have quality spin-bowling options that they can send out to bowl in the Super Over. Rashid Khan or even Mohammad Nabi have been very economical in T20 cricket and are ideal choices to bowl the Super Over.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be the more conventional choice, although it'll be interesting to see how he does, given his troubles with fitness for the past year.