New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra now holds the record for most points scored on a World Cup debut, surpassing England’s Jonny Bairstow. He also surpassed Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 523 runs, making him the player with the most runs in a single tournament in the Under-25 World Cup.
Rachin Ravindra also topped the list of top run-scorers in the ongoing ODI World Cup. The left-handed youngster overtook Quinton de Kock and Virat Kohli to take the top spot. However, South Africa and India are yet to play any group matches at the end of the tournament.
Rachin Ravindra was an outstanding young player for all teams in the ongoing ODI World Cup. The southpaw achieved an unbelievable feat and shined a bright light on his future in international cricket. The left-hander scored his 565 runs, including his 300 in nine games, at an impressive average of 70.62.
The 23-year-old received praise from cricket icons and pundits for his exceptional performance in the tournament. Even though he is only eight months into his ODI career, he plays effectively for the team, remains calm under pressure and helps with the ball in different situations. The abilities of this young player have already attracted everyone’s attention and left an impression.
When Sri Lanka was asked to bat for the first time, the team scored 171 runs in 46.4 overs. Opening batsman Kusal Perera gave Lankas an early advantage with an attacking half-century. However, the other top-order and middle-order batsmen were completely helpless as Sri Lanka collapsed.
Rachin Ravindra led the team with Devon Conway (45) with 42 points, contributing to the team’s victory and helping the New Zealand side chase a modest 172 points for victory. . Then, in 23.2 overs, the New Zealand batsmen came on and chased the target with some attacking cricket, increasing the net run rate.
In the main event decider, New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets. We are one step closer to getting four spots in the semi-finals. With his one game remaining, Afghanistan and Pakistan could match the Kiwis’ points total despite having a worse net run rate than New Zealand.
