Rachin Ravindra, the all-rounder from New Zealand, is the batter with essentially the most WC centuries on debut now. He prolonged his unbelievable run on the ICC Cricket World Cup in India by hitting his third century of the competitors. In the Bengaluru World Cup match towards Pakistan, Ravindra achieved this milestone. Ravindra scored 15 fours and a six whereas smashing 108 in 94 balls. He scored runs at a strike share of 114.
With this, Rachin has made three centuries on this World Cup itself, overtaking the likes of Glenn Turner (1975, two centuries), Kane Williamson (2019, two centuries) and Martin Guptill (2015, two centuries) to have essentially the most centuries by a Kiwi batter in a single World Cup version. Rachin’s three tons are additionally most by a New Zealand batter in CWC historical past. (Cricket World Cup 2023: Haris Rauf And Co Brutally Trolled After Thrashing From Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra During PAK vs NZ Clash)
This third century by the all-rounder can be the best by a batter of their debut World Cup. Rachin has overtaken considered one of his idols, Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, as he now has three World Cup centuries earlier than turning 25 years of age. Sachin had two WC tons earlier than he turned 25.
Rachin has additionally levelled with Tendulkar to have most runs in a single WC version earlier than 25 years of age. In eight matches thus far, Rachin has scored 523 runs at a mean of 74.71 with a strike price of over 107, with three centuries and two fifties. His finest rating is 123*. He is the second-highest run-getter within the event subsequent to South Africa’s Quinton de Kock (545 runs).
Most runs by an U-25 batter in a Single version of World Cup:
Sachin Tendulkar – 523 in 1996.
Rachin Ravindra – 523* in 2023. pic.twitter.com/oDt1DRpkrT
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Sachin additionally had 523 runs in 1996 World Cup, earlier than he turned 25 runs. With yet another group stage match and presumably atleast one knockout match to go, Rachin has an opportunity to cross Sachin. (Cricket World Cup 2023: Kane Williamson Scripts History With Knock Against Pakistan, Overtakes Stephen Fleming In Elite List)
Rachin is simply 10 runs away from breaking Jonny Bairstow’s report of 532 runs (in 11 innings) of most runs by a batter of their debut World Cup. Coming to the match, Pakistan gained the toss and opted to bowl first. With three wins and 4 losses, Pakistan is at sixth place whereas NZ is at fourth with 4 wins and three losses. This match is should win for each groups to maintain their semifinal desires alive. (With ANI inputs)
