The New Zealand cricket team has secured a spot in the semi-finals after defeating Bangladesh by five wickets, with Rachin Ravindra emerging as the hero of the match. Bangladesh scored 236 runs while batting first, but New Zealand easily chased down the target thanks to Ravindra’s impressive century. The Kiwi team’s victory was also contributed by Michael Bracewell, who took four wickets and received the Player of the Match Award for his outstanding performance.
Rachin Ravindra’s Exceptional Performance
Rachin Ravindra was in top form during the match against Bangladesh, leaving the Bangladeshi bowlers with little chance to respond. He scored 112 runs in 105 balls, including 12 fours and a six, making him the highest century batsman for New Zealand in the ICC ODI tournament. This achievement has broken Kane Williamson’s record, with Ravindra now ranking first. So far, he has scored a total of four centuries in the ICC ODI tournament for New Zealand, surpassing Williamson’s three centuries.
The list of ICC ODI tournament batsmen with the highest centuries for New Zealand is as follows:
* Rachin Ravindra – Four centuries
* Kane Williamson – Three centuries
* Nathan Astle – Three centuries
New Zealand’s Initial Struggles
The match didn’t start well for New Zealand, with Will Young returning to the pavilion without scoring a run. Kane Williamson was also dismissed for 5 runs, leaving the Kiwi team with two wickets down for 15 runs. It seemed like Bangladesh would give New Zealand a tough competition, but Ravindra and Tom Latham’s brilliant batting turned the tables. Latham contributed 55 runs, helping New Zealand recover from the initial crisis.
Rachin Ravindra’s Career Highlights
Rachin Ravindra made his ODI debut for New Zealand in 2023 and has since scored a total of 1082 runs in 30 ODIs, with four centuries and four half-centuries. He has also played 15 Tests and 26 T20 International matches for the team, showcasing his versatility in all three formats of the game.