Cricket Highlights: Virat Kohli’s Landmark, MI’s Thrilling Win & Women’s Qualifiers Action – April 13
A day of high drama in cricket saw Virat Kohli reach a monumental milestone, while Mumbai Indians halted Delhi Capitals’ charge in the IPL 2025.
April 13, 2025 — A day of high drama in cricket saw Virat Kohli reach a monumental milestone, while Mumbai Indians halted Delhi Capitals’ charge in the IPL 2025. Elsewhere, in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Qualifiers, Scotland and Bangladesh secured vital victories. Here’s a look at the top cricketing news from April 13:
RCB Cruises to Victory, Kohli Reaches T20 Milestone
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets with 15 balls to spare in Match 28 of IPL 2025 in Jaipur. Rajasthan posted 173/4 in 20 overs, thanks to a scintillating 75 from Yashasvi Jaiswal. Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel also chipped in with quick-fire 30s.
In response, RCB openers Phil Salt (65 off 33) and Virat Kohli (62* off 45) led the charge, sharing a 92-run opening stand in just 8.4 overs. Devdutt Padikkal contributed an unbeaten 40 off 28 balls, guiding RCB to a comfortable win and bringing them back into winning form.
In a historic moment, Kohli also became the first Indian cricketer to score 100 T20 half-centuries, joining David Warner as only the second player in history to reach the milestone. This includes 38 T20I fifties for India and 60 in IPL and Champions League T20 matches for RCB.
Mumbai Indians Defeat Delhi Capitals in Thrilling Finish
In another exciting IPL clash, Mumbai Indians held their nerve to win by 12 runs against Delhi Capitals in Match 29 in Delhi. Mumbai posted a competitive 205/5 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to a fiery 59 off 33 balls by Tilak Varma, and solid contributions from Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav.
In response, Delhi Capitals were restricted to 193 in 19 overs, despite Karun Nair’s explosive 89 off 40 balls. Karn Sharma's match-winning spell of 3/36, along with support from Mitchell Santner and Deepak Chahar, sealed the win for Mumbai.
Scotland Women Triumphant Over Thailand in Qualifiers
Scotland Women comfortably defeated Thailand Women by 58 runs in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Lahore. Batting first, Scotland posted 206 in 41 overs, with captain Kathryn Bryce top-scoring with 60. Megan McColl contributed with 57 runs. Despite a valiant 63 from Thailand's Natthakan Chantham, Scotland’s bowlers, led by Rachel Slater, Katherine Fraser, and Abtaha Maqsood, dismissed Thailand for just 158, ensuring an easy win.
Bangladesh Women Clinch Dramatic Win Over Ireland in Qualifiers
Bangladesh Women pulled off a thrilling two-wicket win over Ireland Women in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Qualifiers. Ireland posted 235/8 in 50 overs, with Laura Delany scoring 63. Bangladesh’s Rabeya Khan was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 39 runs.
Chasing 236, Bangladesh faltered at 186/8, still needing 50 runs for victory. However, captain Nigar Sultana’s earlier contribution of 51 and a determined knock by Ritu Moni guided Bangladesh to a dramatic win, taking them home in the penultimate over.
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