IND vs NZ: Rachin Ravindra - young New Zealand cricketer with Karnataka roots, ready to face India
While Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli have struck centuries for India, the Kiwis have seen Will Young, Tom Latham, and the returning from injury Rachin Ravindra ！ making his Champions Trophy debut ！ score tons as well.
The last group-stage match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, March 2, between India and New Zealand. This much-anticipated clash will be pivotal in shaping the points table, as Team India looks to extend their dominance.
The Men in Blue have been in fine form, securing impressive victories against Bangladesh and arch-rivals Pakistan in their first two group-stage matches. New Zealand has also shown strong form, winning both their league games comfortably.
The 9?? centurions who have lit up the #ChampionsTrophy 2025 ? pic.twitter.com/7Q7Mco6HqG
！ ICC (@ICC) February 25, 2025
While Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli have struck centuries for India, the Kiwis have seen Will Young, Tom Latham, and the returning from injury Rachin Ravindra ！ making his tournament debut ！ score tons as well.
About Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra's stunning century had helped seal New Zealand's spot in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy. Chasing 237 against Bangladesh, he took charge, scoring his fourth ODI hundred with confidence and flair.
ICYMI | Rachin Ravindra now sits top of the BLACKCAPS list for most centuries at an ICC ODI event. #StatChat #ChampionsTrophy pic.twitter.com/5JVZzNHS6Q
！ BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 1, 2025
He had even made headlines during the ODI World Cup 2023, amassing 578 runs ！ the most by any batter in their debut World Cup. This incredible achievement saw him surpass cricket icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Pakistan's captain Babar Azam.
Although he represents New Zealand, Rachin Ravindra proudly embraces his Indian heritage and now he's gearing up to face the Men in Blue in the final group-stage clash of the Champions Trophy.
Rachin Ravindra's journey
About the young lad, he was born in Wellington on November 18, 1999. His father, Ravi Krishnamurthy ！ a software architect from Bengaluru ！ moved to New Zealand in 1997. Cricket was always a part of Rachin's life, thanks to his father's deep passion for the sport.
Even after relocating, Ravi continued playing club cricket in New Zealand. When he was just 16, he joined New Zealand's squad for the 2016 U19 Cricket World Cup, making him the youngest player on the team. He returned for the 2018 U19 World Cup, where the ICC recognized him as one of the tournament's rising stars.
Ravindra in Rawalpindi! Major ICC ODI event century number 4?? for Rachin Ravindra. #ChampionsTrophy #CricketNation ? = ICC/Getty pic.twitter.com/9XMbofDliY
！ BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 25, 2025
That same year, he made his List A debut for New Zealand A against Pakistan A. In November 2021, he earned his Test debut against India and while it wasn't a standout series for him, he did get a 91-ball 18* at No. 8 helping New Zealand secure a crucial draw. He later made his T20I debut against Bangladesh in 2021, marking another milestone in his growing international career.
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