New Zealand's star all-rounder, Rachin Ravindra, made a b comeback from injury, playing a magnificent century against Bangladesh. This outstanding innings propelled the Kiwis into the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Sports News: In the sixth match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets, securing their place in the semi-finals. Rachin Ravindra's exceptional 112-run century and Michael Bracewell's 4 wickets played crucial roles in this victory. Ravindra scored 112 runs off 105 balls, including 12 fours and 6 sixes. This innings helped New Zealand chase down a target of 237 runs in 46.1 overs.
Rachin Ravindra's Record-Breaking Century
Rachin Ravindra played a blistering innings of 112 runs off just 105 balls, smashing 12 fours and 6 sixes. This innings helped New Zealand easily chase down the target of 237 runs. The Kiwis won the match with 23 balls to spare. With this century, Ravindra set a new record for the most centuries in ICC tournaments.
He now has 4 centuries in ICC events, becoming New Zealand's number one batsman in this regard. Previously, Nathan Astle and Kane Williamson were jointly ranked first with 3 centuries each.
New Hero of Run Chases
This innings against Bangladesh established a new record for the highest individual score in a successful Champions Trophy run chase for New Zealand. The previous record was held by Chris Cairns, who scored an unbeaten 102 against India in 2000. Rachin Ravindra has now scored the third-highest individual score in a Champions Trophy match for New Zealand. Previously, Nathan Astle scored 145* in 2004 and Tom Latham scored 118* against Pakistan in 2025.
Fifth Fastest Kiwi Batsman to 1000 ODI Runs
Rachin Ravindra became the fifth fastest New Zealand batsman to reach 1000 ODI runs. He achieved this feat in just 26 innings. He joins Devon Conway (22 innings), Glenn Turner (24), Daryl Mitchell (24), and Andrew Jones (25) in this elite group. Ravindra has scored over 1000 ODI runs at a strike rate of 109.6. He is the second-fastest New Zealand player to reach 1000 runs with such a high strike rate. Luke Ronchi (111.6 SR) holds the top spot in this list.
