Super Over

Pronunciation: /ˈsuːpər ˈoʊvər/

Definitions of super over

noun a cricket term referring to an additional over played in a tied match to determine the winner

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a super over in the cricket match.

A2 The team won the game after a tense super over.

B1 The super over decided the winner of the tournament.

B2 The players were under immense pressure during the super over.

C1 The super over is a thrilling way to determine the outcome of a tied match.

C2 The batsman hit a six on the last ball of the super over to clinch victory.

Examples of super over in a Sentence

formal The cricket match ended in a tie, leading to a super over to determine the winner.

informal We were on the edge of our seats during the super over in the game.

slang That super over was intense, I couldn't believe how close it was!

figurative Sometimes life throws you a super over, testing your resilience and determination.

Grammatical Forms of super over

• plural: super overs
• comparative: more super over
• superlative: most super over
• present tense: super over
• future tense: will super over
• perfect tense: has super over
• continuous tense: is super over
• singular: super over
• positive degree: super over
• infinitive: to super over
• gerund: super overing
• participle: super overed

Origin and Evolution of super over

First Known Use: 1991 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'super over' originated in the sport of cricket to refer to an additional over played in case of a tie in limited-overs matches.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in cricket, the term 'super over' has now become a common phrase in sports to denote a tie-breaking method in various games.