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- ↑ "WT20 matches played by Supernovas". CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ↑ "Women's Miscellaneous matches played by IPL Supernovas". CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ↑ "Players who have played for Supernovas". CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 April 2023.