In a gripping match at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Rachin Ravindra stunned the cricket world by securing his second century. New Zealand was faced with a formidable 389-run target set by Australia, and Ravindra stepped up to the plate.

Ravindra’s remarkable century was notched up in just 77 deliveries, entering the fray after New Zealand lost its first wicket, Devon Conway, with 61 runs on the scoreboard after 7.2 overs. He displayed his prowess by amassing 116 runs from 89 balls, featuring an impressive array of nine fours and five sixes.

At the age of 23, Ravindra now joins the esteemed ranks of New Zealand players with the most centuries in a single World Cup edition. Notable predecessors who accomplished this feat in past editions include Kane Williamson (2019), Martin Guptill (2015), and Glenn Turner (1975), who scored two centuries in their respective World Cup campaigns.

In a display of prodigious talent, Rachin Ravindra earned the distinction of becoming the second youngest player to record two World Cup centuries, achieving this milestone at the age of 23 years and 244 days. The only player to surpass him in youthfulness is the legendary ‘Sachin’ Tendulkar, who did so at 22 years and 313 days, lending his name to the portmanteau ‘Rachin.’

Moreover, Ravindra remarkably achieved this milestone in just six innings, placing him fifth on the list of players who required the fewest innings to secure two World Cup centuries. In this elite company, only Glenn Turner (3 innings), Rahul Dravid (4 innings), Geoff Marsh (5 innings), and Shikhar Dhawan (5 innings) accomplished this feat in fewer attempts.

Australia established a formidable target of 389 runs, courtesy of the explosive opening partnership between David Warner and Travis Head, which accumulated an impressive 175 runs. Head, returning from injury, blazed a trail by scoring a century (109 off 67 balls), while Warner maintained his consistent form, contributing 81 runs from 65 balls. The Kiwi all-rounder Glenn Phillips intervened, dismissing three key Australian batters—Travis Head, David Warner, and Steve Smith—after their formidable start to the innings.

—

#mindvoice #mindvoicenews #currentaffairs #currentnews #latestnews #iccworldcup #cricket #RachinRavindra #century #Australia #NewZealand #sportsnews