As “Super Over” trends on social media once again, cricket fans are taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane, recalling Jasprit Bumrah’s legendary Super Over performance in the 2017 IPL match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Lions (GL). The high-pressure encounter, held on April 29, 2017, at Rajkot, ended in a tie after both teams finished their 20 overs with 153 runs, leading to one of the most thrilling finishes in IPL history.

Mumbai Indians batted first in the Super Over, scoring 11 runs. Defending just 12 runs against two of the most explosive batters in the world — Brendon McCullum and Aaron Finch — Bumrah showed nerves of steel. Despite starting the over with a wide and a no-ball, the MI pacer bounced back with precision yorkers and deceptive slower balls that left the Gujarat batsmen stunned.

Since Super Over is trending, this one fell on the TL. Defended 12 even after bowling a wide and a no-ball vs McCullum and Finch. Wow…Bumrah. pic.twitter.com/1QQ3Zl6PYq

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 17, 2025

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In what became a defining moment of his T20 career, Bumrah conceded just six runs in that Super Over, sealing victory for Mumbai Indians. His calm demeanor and skill execution under extreme pressure were lauded by fans and cricket experts alike.

A Moment That Defined Bumrah’s Death Bowling Legacy

This performance not only underlined Bumrah's brilliance in death overs but also established him as one of the finest T20 bowlers of his generation. Fans continue to relive this iconic over, especially as similar nail-biting finishes trend in current IPL discussions. Even years later, Bumrah’s Super Over heroics remain etched in IPL folklore, a testament to his composure and mastery under pressure.