NZ vs PAK: Rachin Ravindra Becomes The First Batsman To Score 3 Hundreds In Maiden ODI World Cup
Published - 04 Nov 2023, 03:21 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:21 AM
Young New Zealand opening batter Rachin Ravindra created history during the 35th match of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. Rachin Ravindra became the first batter to smash three centuries on his debut World Cup in the thirteen editions of the ODI tournaments.
Rachin Ravindra smashed his third hundred of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 against Pakistan at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, November 4. The left-handed batter scored 108 runs off 94 deliveries with the help of 15 boundaries and six.
Rachin Ravindra Becomes First Batter To Score Three Centuries On Debut Season
The 23-year-old opened the innings along with Devon Conway in a must-win encounter. Ravindra showed intent from the start and reached his half-century mark with 51 balls. He added a 180-run partnership with skipper Kane Williamson for the second wicket.
Rachin Ravindra achieved his century in the 34th over with a controlled pull shot to the fine leg off Mohammad Wasim Jr. He celebrated the milestone by removing his helmet and raising his arms. Williamson, who was at the other end, showed appreciation with a hug.
Most Hundreds In A Single World Cup For New Zealand
- 3 – Rachin Ravindra in 2023*
- 2 – Glenn Turner in 1975
- 2 – Martin Guptill in 2015
- 2 – Kane Williamson in 2019
Most World Cup Hundreds Before Turning 25
- 3 – Rachin Ravindra (at 23y, 351 days)
- 2 – Sachin Tendulkar (at 22y, 313d)
Ravindra made a spectacular debut in the ODI World Cup, scoring 123 runs off 96 balls against England. He scored 116 runs in just 89 balls against arch-rivals Australia. He amassed 523 runs with an outstanding average of 74.71 and a strike rate of 107.39.
New Zealand vs Pakistan Playing XI
Earlier, the Pakistan skipper won the toss and opted to bat in their penultimate group-stage match. The Men in Green made one change to their squad: Hasan Ali replaced Usama Mir. Kane Williamson returned to the lineup along with Ish Sodhi and Mark Chapman.
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Iftikhar Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf
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