Mayank Agarwal's flying save denies Mumbai 4 runs in historic second Super Over: Watch

Mumbai and Punjab locked horns on Sunday in what turned out to be one of most epic contests in history of Indian Premier League. game ended on level terms after 40 overs which forced winner to be decided through a Super Over. However, Super Over also ended in a tie which resulted in ar Super Over where it was Punjab who held ir nerves and emerged victorious in nail-biting contest.

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During course of match, re were several standout performances. From Kieron Pollard's explosive batting to KL Rahul's classy shots, to Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami's execution of toe-crushing yorkers, match was filled with several instances of individual brilliance. However, one of most sensational moments came on final ball of second Super Over when Kieron Pollard was on strike.

Mumbai had scored nine runs off first five balls off Chris Jordan off second Super Over. On final ball, Kieron Pollard whipped delivery towards deep mid-wicket and it seemed likely that ball would go for a maximum. However, a stunning effort by Mayank Agarwal at boundary denied Mumbai six runs. Mayank Agarwal took a massive leap and caught ball but quickly realized he was crossing boundary rope. He ended up throwing ball back onto field and saved four crucial runs for his side as y restricted Mumbai to 11.

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In response, Chris Gayle and Mayank Agarwal came out to bat in second Mumbai vs Punjab Super Over. Trent Boult was handed responsibility to defend 11 runs in second Mumbai vs Punjab Super Over. Chris Gayle hit first ball for a six and followed it up by taking a single. Mayank Agarwal, who had just displayed brilliant athleticism on field moments ago shined with bat as well as he hit two boundaries off next two balls to send Punjab camp into pandemonium and secure a historic win.

Several reactions poured in on Twitter where netizens lauded Mayank Agarwal for his exceptional athleticism. Some fans heaped praise on him while ors asked for his inclusion in Indian white-ball team. 

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SOURCE: IPL TWITTER