At which venue was the IPL's first tied match played in 2009?

At which venue was the IPL’s first tied match played in 2009? The answer is Newlands. Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals tied their league match at Newlands in Cape Town during the 2009 IPL.

Both teams finished their 20 overs on 150 runs, producing the first tie in IPL league history. The match then went to a one-over eliminator, the competition’s early name for what became widely known as a Super Over. Rajasthan Royals won that decider, with Yusuf Pathan playing a decisive role.

The match took place on 23 April 2009, during the IPL’s second season. Newlands was one of several South African grounds used after the entire tournament was moved out of India because of security concerns connected with the 2009 Indian general election.

A common mistake is to associate the first tie with Kingsmead or Wanderers Stadium, which also hosted matches in that South African season. Newlands, formally Newlands Cricket Ground, is in Cape Town and hosted eight IPL matches in 2009.