"As Elegant As Rahul, As Talented As Sachin" - Rachin Ravindra Hailed On X After His Remarkable Ton In World Cup 2023 Opener

The 23-year-old New Zealand National Cricket Team batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra played a career-defining knock in his ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup debut match against England National Cricket Team at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, October 5.

Rachin Ravindra, who was born on November 18, 1999, is an Indian-origin New Zealand cricketer. He got the opportunity to bat at the No.3 position as star batter Kane Williamson was not fit to play the match.

Rachin came to the crease in the second over itself as Sam Curran cleaned up the Kiwi opener Will Young for a golden duck. The 23-year-old looked settled in the middle and played an attacking brand of cricket.

He took the English bowlers to cleaners and smashed them all over the park while playing some beautiful-looking strokes. The likes of Gautam Gambhir, Ravi Shastri, and Deep Dasgupta were in awe of the Rachin’s performance and they lavished rich praise on the young batter on-air.

Rachin Ravindra smashed his half-century off 36 balls and then he was involved in a historic partnership with Devon Conway as the duo recorded New Zealand’s highest partnership in men’s ODI World Cup history. They went past a 168-run stand between Lee Germon and Chris Harris against Australia in 1996.

After registering a historic partnership, Rachin Ravindra kept batting brilliantly and he completed his ton off 82 balls, breaking his batting partner Devon Conway’s record for the fastest century for New Zealand in the World Cup.

Rachin Ravindra, who is named after Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar, became the fifth BlackCaps batter to hit a ton on his World Cup debut after Glenn Turner (1975), Nathan Astle (1996), Scott Styris (2003) and Devon Conway (2023). He also became the youngest New Zealand player to score a century in World Cups.

Rachin Ravindra remained unbeaten at 123 runs off 96 balls, with 11 fours and 5 sixes, and guided New Zealand to a 9-wicket win over England alongside Devon Conway, who played a spectacular knock of 152 runs off 121 balls, with 19 fours and 3 sixes.

Here’s How Twitter Reacted To Rachin Ravindra’s Batting Masterclass:

You’ve honoured your name Rachin … A knock one can watch over and over again …. #WorldCup2023 #ENGvNZ

— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) October 5, 2023

'Ra'hul Dravid.
Sa'chin' Tendulkar.

– Rachin Ravindra is living up to the name his parents gave him. pic.twitter.com/4QzvMYossd

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 5, 2023

I pray to god that Rachin is not the only clutch player this WC from Bangalore. ???

— Manya (@CSKian716) October 5, 2023

Two very special, brilliant centuries tonight. Tremendous class from Conway and a brave, free-stroking one from Rachin Ravindra who has announced himself with such freedom on the world stage.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 5, 2023

Start of the #CWC23 & what a statement by New Zealand. Ravindra & Conway bringing up a ? each. Both in control. What a way to start?

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) October 5, 2023

A dawn of a new star. Rachin Ravindra, remember the name. Scores his first ODI hundred on WC debut off 82 balls (previous best was just 61). Rachin was named after Rahul + Sachin. I'm sure both of them watching this knock would be proud. The 23 YO lad has roots from Karnataka &… pic.twitter.com/nGJL1cJLcH

— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) October 5, 2023

Conway continues his love affair with Ahmedabad. Man of the match in the IPL 2023 final and now a brilliant 100 in the CWC opener ? #CWC2023 #ENGvNZ

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) October 5, 2023

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra today: pic.twitter.com/QGUSeXVCtS

— Shivani Shukla (@iShivani_Shukla) October 5, 2023

When you're named after Sachin and Dravid, you are meant to do special things ❤️?

New Zealand cruising and how! pic.twitter.com/IWHYfOuOFV

— Vinesh Prabhu (@vlp1994) October 5, 2023

Totally disappointed that the crowd didn't do the "Rachin Rachin". This sensational innings absolutely deserved it.

— Manya (@CSKian716) October 5, 2023

Rachin Ravindra, remember the ,,,,,,,,, you know the rest. Great from himself and one of my favorite batters in the modern game across formats, Devon Conway. #ICC World Cup centuries to savor.

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 5, 2023

Ravindra What a Start To His World Cup Journey ? What a talent he is!!! Amazing. pic.twitter.com/O1n6slePCm

— Zeshan Haider (@SyedZeshan56) October 5, 2023

Watching @D_Conway88 and Rachin Ravindra play is a visual delight, this couldn’t get any better. A dream start to New Zealand's campaign! ?#CWC23 #NzvEng

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 5, 2023

Rachin Ravindra what a class with a good temperament. Well played young man. ?#ENGvNZ

— Saeed Anwar (@ImSaeedAnwar) October 5, 2023

Rachin Ravindra is a ⭐

England getting a proper hammering in the #CWC23 opener in Ahmedabad

— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) October 5, 2023

As elegant as Rahul, As talented as Sachin! Well done Rachin Ravindra ? #ENGvNZ

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) October 5, 2023