2013 IPL Match Highlights: A Thrilling Encounter on 13th April
The 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL) season was a thrilling ride for cricket enthusiasts, with teams battling it out for the top spot. One of the most memorable matches of the season was played on 13th April 2013, between the Rajasthan Royals and the Mumbai Indians.
Match Summary
The match was played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, with the Rajasthan Royals opting to field first after winning the toss. The Mumbai Indians, led by Rohit Sharma, got off to a flying start, with openers Sachin Tendulkar and Aditya Tare putting on a 52-run partnership for the first wicket.
Mumbai Indians' Batting Performance
The Mumbai Indians' batting lineup was in full flow, with Kieron Pollard and Rohit Sharma taking the attack to the Rajasthan Royals' bowlers. Pollard, in particular, was destructive, smashing 47 runs off just 26 balls, including 5 sixes and 2 fours. Rohit Sharma, too, played a brilliant innings, scoring 42 runs off 32 balls.
Rajasthan Royals' Bowling Performance
The Rajasthan Royals' bowlers, however, were not to be outdone. James Faulkner and Siddharth Trivedi were the pick of the bowlers, with Faulkner picking up 2 wickets and Trivedi chipping in with a wicket. The duo restricted the Mumbai Indians to a total of 166/8 in their 20 overs.
Rajasthan Royals' Chasing
The Rajasthan Royals' chase got off to a slow start, with Ajinkya Rahane and Shane Watson struggling to get going. However, the arrival of Brad Hodge at the crease changed the complexion of the game. Hodge, along with Stuart Binny, took the attack to the Mumbai Indians' bowlers, scoring 31 runs off just 19 balls.
Thrilling Finish
The Rajasthan Royals needed 14 runs off the last over to win, with Hodge and Binny at the crease. Hodge, however, was run out on the second ball of the over, leaving Binny to finish off the job. Binny, with a mixture of luck and skill, managed to score the required runs, securing a thrilling 2-wicket win for the Rajasthan Royals.
Match Highlights
- Kieron Pollard's destructive 47 off 26 balls, including 5 sixes and 2 fours
- Rohit Sharma's brilliant 42 off 32 balls
- James Faulkner's 2 wickets for the Rajasthan Royals
- Brad Hodge's quickfire 31 off 19 balls
- Stuart Binny's match-winning cameo, scoring 14 runs off the last over
Conclusion
The 13th April 2013 IPL match between the Rajasthan Royals and the Mumbai Indians was a thrilling encounter that went down to the wire. The Rajasthan Royals' 2-wicket win was a testament to their fighting spirit, and the match will be remembered for years to come.
