Published 17:07 IST, October 19th 2020

Mayank Agarwal wins it in Super Over after 'Superman' effort in the field, netizens react

Punjab's opening batsman Mayank Agarwal stars for his side in their thrilling Super Over win over defending champions Mumbai in the 36th match of Dream11 IPL.

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Punjab defeated Mumbai in a thrilling Super Over affair in 36th match of ongoing Dream11 Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020) season. Opening batsman Mayank Agarwal hit winning runs in second Mumbai vs Punjab Super Over to cap-off an entertaining evening. Punjab’s win enabled KL Rahul-led side to jump to . 6 position on updated Dream11 IPL 2020 points table.

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Dream11 IPL 2020: Fans praise Mayank Agarwal’s fielding and batting in Mumbai vs Punjab Super Over

During Mumbai’s batting in second Mumbai vs Punjab Super Over, batsman Kieron Pollard got under a low full toss delivery by Chris Jordan and smacked it towards wide long-on for a certain six. However, an agile Mayank Agarwal stationed at position timed his jump to perfection to throw back ball inside before falling beyond ropes. His sensational fielding effort was cheered by entire Punjab’s team manment, including his teammates on field.

Moreover, Mayank Agarwal followed up his ‘Superman’ fielding effort with match-winning batting performance when he was appointed as one of three Punjab batsmen to face second Super Over of evening. While his partner Chris Gayle clubbed a six over long-on in first ball, Agarwal struck back-to-back boundaries to finally finish proceedings. Chasing Mumbai’s 12, Gayle-Agarwal duo finished off run-chase with two balls to spare.

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Mayank Agarwal was highly praised for his batting and fielding efforts in Super Overs sts of contest. Here is a look at some of fan reactions to cricketer’s performance.

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Mayank Agarwal in Dream11 IPL 2020 so far

So far in ongoing Dream11 IPL 2020 season, Mayank Agarwal has compiled 393 runs at an aver of 43.66. He has represented Punjab franchise in all ir nine games so far and he struck two fifties and a century in process. Agarwal is only behind his opening partner and skipper KL Rahul (525 runs) in terms of number of runs scored in season.

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17:07 IST, October 19th 2020