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NEW DELHI: New Zealand star batter Rachin Ravindra has etched his identify within the historical past books of the ICC Champions Trophy by equalling a large report held by former Workforce India skipper Sourav Ganguly.
The New Zealand batter’s spectacular century in opposition to South Africa within the second semi-final of the 2025 version positioned him amongst an elite group of gamers who’ve scored a number of a whole bunch in a single Champions Trophy match.
Ravindra’s outstanding kind within the match noticed him notch up his second century, making him joint-second on the all-time record for many centuries in a single version.
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The unique membership is led by West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who smashed three centuries within the 2006 Champions Trophy.
Ravindra now shares the second spot with cricketing greats akin to Sourav Ganguly, Saeed Anwar, Herschelle Gibbs, Upul Tharanga, Shane Watson, and Shikhar Dhawan.
Gamers with a number of a whole bunch in a single ICC Champions Trophy:
- Chris Gayle (2006) – 3 centuries
- Sourav Ganguly (2000) – 2 centuries
- Saeed Anwar (2000) – 2 centuries
- Herschelle Gibbs (2002) – 2 centuries
- Upul Tharanga (2006) – 2 centuries
- Shane Watson (2009) – 2 centuries
- Shikhar Dhawan (2013) – 2 centuries
- Rachin Ravindra (2025) – 2 centuries
Opting to bat first, New Zealand displayed a dominant efficiency with the bat.
Will Younger supplied a gradual begin earlier than Ravindra took management of the innings, crafting a sensational 108 off simply 101 balls.
His innings, laced with 13 boundaries, was instrumental in guiding New Zealand to a powerful place.
Skipper Kane Williamson additionally performed a vital position, remaining unbeaten on 80 because the Kiwis reached 213/2 in 34 overs.
