The match between the reigning champions Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab was arguably the most nerve-wracking game of all time in the history of the Indian Premier League tournament.

Not only were KXIP able to chase down an above-average score of 176 runs in 20 overs but even managed to score a win in the second Super Over of the evening, even after the first Super Over got tied.

After 40 overs: scores tied

After one Super Over: scores still tied

After two Super Overs: King's XI Punjab win with two balls to spare

Wow 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ECN02E0fnQ

— ICC (@ICC) October 18, 2020

It was for the very first time in the league that the teams had to play two Super Overs in one match and by the looks on the faces of whoever was present at the venue, every moment of the 24 deliveries was rife with tension. 

The first super over contest came to a staggering halt on a tie thanks to KL Rahul’s heroics behind the stumps that prevented the Mumbai arsenal of batsmen from chasing a nominal 5-run total in one over.

#MIvKXIP
Match changing moment take a bow kl rahul you're leading this team single Handley - pic.twitter.com/TMOxGSfOoA

— Trollented ditya (@Talentedaditya) October 18, 2020

However, it was Mayank Agarwal who was hailed as the saviour of his side with a superman human effort in the second Super Over contest by the fans on social media.

On the final ball of MI’s Super Over, Pollard smashed the towards deep midwicket and even the commentators were convinced that the ball was going for a maximum but Mayank Agarwal timed his jump perfectly, caught the ball while falling back over the boundary rope.

Agarwal then quickly catapulted the ball back onto the field before taking the fall, thereby saving four crucial runs which would end up being the match-saving save by the opening batsman for his team, as the announcers rightly predicted.

Fans on Twitter went berserk after watching the absolutely fantastic fielding by the 29-year-old:

Mayank Agarwal you absolute gun. What a save, this could've easily gone for SIX, but look at those efforts from Agarwal. pic.twitter.com/d48bJAlc3H

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 18, 2020

The save of the #IPL2020 - Mayank Agarwal. pic.twitter.com/ktVOb7CFO5

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 18, 2020

Mayank Agarwal!

This guy deserves a place in the white ball squad! #IPL2020 #MIvKXIP pic.twitter.com/MyAloPVZYC

— V I P E R™ (@Offl_TheViper) October 18, 2020

What was this?

What an effort by Mayank Agarwal! This is only getting intense. #MIvsKXIP • #SuperOver • #IPL2020 pic.twitter.com/zP1X3OYTt3

— UrMiL07™ (@urmilpatel21) October 18, 2020

Don’t care who wins tonight, Mayank Agarwal has won the match for me.#KXIPvsMI pic.twitter.com/rLRyaAjllH

— Life Of Arjun In Home (@looserboihere) October 18, 2020

Restricting Mumbai to just 11, Agarwal once again stepped onto the field with veteran Chris Gayle to lead his team home to victory. On the very first delivery, ‘Universe Boss’ Gayle made the most of a full-toss and aimed for the ropes, getting a six, followed by a quick single.

Mayank then struck two powerful fours for Punjab to pick their second consecutive win and helping them climb to the sixth spot in the IPL Points Table.

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