On February 12, Pakistan qualified for the tri-series final, while Sri Lanka led their series against Australia. Virat Kohli became the fastest player to score 16,000 runs in Asia, and Shubman Gill guided India to a series sweep against England. RCB is set to announce their new IPL captain soon.
In the latest cricket news, Pakistan decisively secured a spot in the tri-series final, dominating South Africa. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka took an early lead in their series against Australia. Additionally, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill led India to a 3-0 series win over England. Here’s a breakdown of the top five stories from February 12:
1. Shubman Gill’s Century Leads India to Series Sweep: Shubman Gill scored his seventh ODI century, helping India to a 356-run total. In their response, England was bowled out for 214, resulting in a 142-run victory for India, completing the series with a clean sweep.
2. Virat Kohli Achieves 16,000 Runs in Asia: In the third ODI, Kohli surpassed 16,000 runs in Asia, achieving this milestone in just 340 innings – the fastest ever recorded. His Asian run aggregate now stands at 16,025 runs, averaging 56.82.
3. Sri Lanka Surprises Australia: Sri Lanka led by Charith Asalanka, who scored 127 runs, defeated Australia by 49 runs in Colombo. Australia struggled in their chase, collapsing to 31-4, eventually all out for 165, falling short of the target.
4. Pakistan’s Strong Finish Secures Final Spot: In the tri-series, Pakistan chased down South Africa’s total of 352 with remarkable ease. Centuries from Mohammad Rizwan (122*) and Agha Salman (134) powered Pakistan to a win, ensuring their place in the final against New Zealand.
5. RCB Set to Announce New Captain: The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will announce their new captain for the IPL 2025 season on February 13. Virat Kohli is among the potential candidates to succeed Faf du Plessis, who was released ahead of the mega auction.
In summary, the day was filled with significant cricketing achievements including Virat Kohli’s historic milestone, Shubman Gill’s stellar performance leading to India’s sweep over England, and Sri Lanka’s unexpected victory against Australia. Pakistan’s dominant chase has set the stage for an exciting final against New Zealand. The upcoming leadership announcement by RCB will also be worth watching as they prepare for the IPL 2025 season.
Original Source: cricket.one
