

A cricket bet, a fake girlfriend, and a twist that'll knock you for six.
Asif joins neighborhood cricket led by skilled batter Mahtab. They nickname a pretty woman 'Sania Mirza', sparking rumours of her being Mahtab's girlfriend. But when Asif meets her unexpectedly, a shocking truth comes to light.
Writing
Deceptively simple setup with devastating payoff.
Acting
Niloy Alamgir's cricket-bro vulnerability hits hard.

Director
Vicky Zahed
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cricket isn't just sport in South Asian cinema—it's where masculinity is performed, negotiated, and often dismantled. Zahed uses the pitch as a stage for social theater.
The 'Sania Mirza' nickname works double duty: it signals Mahtab's aspiration (famous, unattainable) while mocking Asif's own social climbing. The title 'Extra' refers to cricket's spare players—and who's disposable in this triangle.