Indian-origin Kiwi player Rachin Ravindra did wonders in the Champions Trophy, became the first batsman in the world to do so

The sixth match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was played between Bangladesh vs New Zealand. In which New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets and went to the semi-finals.

This match between the two teams was played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. In this match, Kiwi player of Indian origin Rachin Ravindra dominated. He played an important role in getting the team victory by scoring a brilliant century. With this innings, Rachin created history and made a big world record in his name.

Rachin Ravindra created history

New Zealand’s left-handed all-rounder Rachin Ravindra did something that has never happened before in the history of cricket. He has become the first player to score a century in his debut match in both the ICC ODI World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy.

Earlier in the year 2023 ODI World Cup, in his very first match, he scored a century against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In such a situation, now in the Champions Trophy 2025 also, he has got his name registered in the record book by scoring a century in his first match.

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Most centuries for New Zealand in ICC events

At the age of just 25, Rachin Ravindra has also become the player to score the most four centuries for New Zealand in ICC ODI tournaments. Be it batting or bowling, Rachin is playing match-winning innings for his team everywhere.

Played a great innings against Bangladesh

In the match against Bangladesh yesterday, Rachin Ravindra scored 112 runs in 105 balls. Which includes 12 fours and a six. Due to his brilliant innings, New Zealand achieved the target of 237 runs in just 46.1 overs. With this win, New Zealand confirmed its place in the semi-finals. While Bangladesh and Pakistan were eliminated from the tournament.