In a remarkable display of skill and consistency, New Zealand’s all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has set a new World Cup record during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India, surpassing even the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Ravindra secured his third century of the tournament, cementing his place as the batter with the most World Cup centuries.
During this remarkable feat, Rachin Ravindra showcased his prowess by scoring 108 runs in 94 balls, including 15 fours and a six, at an impressive strike rate of 114.
Rachin’s outstanding performance in this World Cup has broken the records previously held by prominent Kiwi cricketers. He now holds the record for the most centuries in a single World Cup edition by a New Zealand batter, surpassing Glenn Turner’s two centuries in 1975, Kane Williamson’s two centuries in 2019, and Martin Guptill’s record from 2015.
With a total of 523 runs in eight games, Rachin Ravindra boasts an impressive average of 74.71 and a strike rate exceeding 107. This includes three centuries and two half-centuries. His highest individual score in the tournament stands at 123*. Notably, he ranks as the second-highest run scorer in the competition, trailing only Quinton de Kock from South Africa, who leads the charts with 545 runs.
Rachin Ravindra’s extraordinary achievements in this World Cup have etched his name in cricket history, surpassing even his childhood hero, Sachin Tendulkar.
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