New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra scored a ton in the PAK vs NZ match in the World Cup at their Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengalur.
In the important clash between PAK and New Zealand of the 2023 World Cup, New Zealand star Rachin Ravindra blasted a quickfire century to deflate the morale of the Pakistanis. With a semi-final spot at stake, local boy Rachin brought out his A-game to score a ton with a shooting percentage of over 110. Meanwhile, this is his ton in the ongoing World Cup, with his other two coming against England (123) and Australia (116).
Unfortunately, he was out for 108 off just 94 balls. His innings consisted of 15 fours and one six.
Before leaving, he became the first in World Cup history to score three tons in his debut in the tournament.
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Did you know that Rachin Ravindra has a connection with Bengaluru?
While many might know that Rachin’s name is a mix of Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, what fans may not know is his roots in Bengaluru.
His father, Ravi Krishnamurthy, played club cricket in Bengaluru before moving to New Zealand.
Not only that, even Rachin would fly out to play club cricket in Bengaluru.
Earlier in the tournament, he spoke openly about his name and his roots in Bengaluru. Speaking to PTI, he said: “I was born in New Zealand and my family is from India, but I see myself completely as a Kiwi and obviously very proud of my roots and my ethnicity.”
“Whenever I am in Bengaluru I get a sense of family connection. Being able to see my grandparents and stuff, so yeah, it’s cool,” she added.
