Rachin Ravindra sets a new world record, displaces Bairstow at top, surpasses Babar.
Rachin Ravindra sets a new world record: Rachin Ravindra forged a new World Cup record during his 42-run innings against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Rachin Ravindra, the emerging star in the 2023 World Cup, showcased his brilliance once again during New Zealand’s final group stage match against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. The ‘local boy’ – his father hails from Bengaluru – enjoyed a tremendous crowd support in the city, and it was a rather poetic moment when Ravindra achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new record for the most runs on a World Cup debut.
Rachin Ravindra sets a new world record, Take a look at the list of top-5 highest run-getters in their maiden World Cup:
- Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand, 2023) – 565*
- Jonny Bairstow (England, 2019) – 532
- Babar Azam (Pakistan, 2019) – 474
- Ben Stokes (England, 2019) – 465
- Rahul Dravid (India, 1999) – 461
The young New Zealand sensation had a spectacular start to the tournament, smashing a century against defending champions England in the side’s opening game. Ravindra continued his excellent run with two more centuries, coming against Australia and Pakistan, along with two half-centuries. His consistency and ability to deliver in pressure situations make him a crucial asset for the New Zealand team as they eye a place in the knockout stages of the World Cup.
Earlier in the match against Sri Lanka, New Zealand bowlers produced a solid performance, bowling out the out-for-form islanders on just 171. While Trent Boult picked three wickets, the trio of Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, and Lockie Ferguson took two each. For the Lankans, Kusal Perera was the highest run-getter with 51 to his name, while Maheesh Theekshana (38*) helped forge a strong 43-run stand alongside no.11 Dilshan Madushanka (19) to take the side to a respectable score.
Rachin Ravindra sets a new world record.
In the world of cricket, records are made to be broken. The latest to join the record-breaking spree is the 23-year-old New Zealand cricketer, Rachin Ravindra. This dynamic player has set the cricketing world ablaze with his extraordinary batting performance in the ICC World Cup 2023.
Who is Rachin Ravindra?
Rachin Ravindra is a promising young talent who has emerged on the international cricket scene. He plays for New Zealand and has been instrumental in the team’s performance at the ICC World Cup 2023 (Livemint).
Rachin Ravindra sets a new world record Makes History
Ravindra, during a match against Pakistan on November 4, struck his third World Cup century, pushing his tally to 565 runs in nine innings of the World Cup 2023 (Dunya News). This makes him the batsman with the most runs in a debut World Cup, a record that was previously held by England’s Jonny Bairstow (India Today).
In addition to this, Ravindra scored a century of 108 runs off 94 balls during a match, featuring a six and 15 fours. This feat makes him the player with the most centuries in a World Cup (Times of India).
Conclusion
Rachin Ravindra’s performance in the World Cup 2023 has been nothing short of sensational. With an average of 74.71 and a strike rate of over 107, he has truly become a force to reckon with (NDTV Sports). As he continues to break records and make history, cricket fans worldwide are eagerly following his journey.
Please note, the information provided in this article is based on reports up until November 2023. For the most recent and accurate information, please refer to the official ICC website or other reliable sports news sources.
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