Young New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra surpassed his maiden Test century to reach his second century in the ongoing first Test against South Africa. After his brilliant double century, this left-handed batsman broke New Zealand’s long-standing batting record in Test cricket with his.
Rachin Ravindra set the record for the highest score by a New Zealander in his first Test century. Matthew Sinclair held the record with 214 points in 1999. Sinclair scored in the Test against the West Indies in Wellington. But after 25 long years, Ravindra has surpassed him in the record rankings.
The southpaw scored a double century in his fourth Test and seventh innings of his Test career. He made his Test debut in November 2021 and scored 313 runs in seven innings. The left-handed all-rounder regularly plays in all three of his formats.
The 24-year-old’s double century shows his talent and potential in all formats. This was earlier highlighted by Sachin’s record-breaking performance in his ODI World Cup in 2023, where he scored 578 runs, surpassing icons like Tendulkar and Babar. Azam For The Most scored a run by a batsman in his first World Cup appearance.
Rachin Ravindra’s journey to this milestone began on the opening day of the first Test when he and Kane Williamson dominated New Zealand as both batsmen scored hundreds. It started on the first day of the Test match which led to a huge lead. . Ravindra’s daily score of 118 rose to an astonishing 200 points in his second session on the second day.
The left-hander also shared an impressive 232-run partnership with Kane Williamson in South Africa’s first Test match for New Zealand’s third wicket. Williamson scored his 100th run in this match, making him the first New Zealand batsman to score 3000 runs in a Test.
Rachin Ravindra and Williamson guided New Zealand to a huge score of 511-10 in the first innings of the Bay Oval Test. The southpaw scored 240 runs off 366 deliveries and secured his maiden Test century. The 24-year-old hit his 26 boundaries and three sixes during the innings, reaching a historic milestone in this match.
Ravindra’s innings was a mixture of patience and aggression, as he mastered the South African bowling attack to perfection, en route to the coveted double ton that he eventually won, marking a turning point in his young career.
