Rachin Ravindra, the young New Zealand batter, has set the cricketing world abuzz with his exceptional performance in the ongoing ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023. During New Zealand’s eighth match of the tournament against Pakistan in Bengaluru on Saturday, November 4, he achieved a remarkable feat by scoring his third century in this edition of the World Cup.
Rachin into the records book
Rachin Ravindra’s century came in just 88 balls, and he scored an impressive 108 runs from 94 deliveries, featuring 15 fours and a six. This achievement propelled him into the record books as he became the youngest batter to score three centuries in a single edition of the ODI World Cup.
Most World Cup centuries before turning 24:
- Rachin Ravindra – 3*
- Sachin Tendulkar – 2
What makes this achievement even more astounding is that Rachin Ravindra is only 23 years old. His feat surpasses legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s record, who scored two centuries in the 1996 ODI World Cup at the age of 22. Ravindra’s remarkable achievement cements his place in cricket history, surpassing the accomplishments of many established players.
Furthermore, Rachin Ravindra has become the first New Zealand batter to score three centuries in a single edition of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup. In addition to this, he has set another unique record by becoming the first batter ever to achieve a hat-trick of centuries in his maiden ODI World Cup campaign.
Rachin Ravindra’s incredible consistency and remarkable talent have made him a standout performer in the ODI World Cup 2023. With this achievement, he is poised to make a significant impact on the tournament and continues to be one of the brightest prospects in international cricket. Rachin Ravindra joins an elite group of batters who have scored three or more centuries in a single edition of the ODI World Cup. He will surely be the torch bearer for the new generation of New Zealand cricket.
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