Continuing his distinctive run in worldwide cricket on Monday, New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra smashed his maiden double-century to assist the Kane Williamson-starrer facet register a large 1st innings complete in opposition to South Africa. Batting first within the Test sequence opener at Mount Maunganui’s Bay Oval, Tim Southee and Co. reached 477-7 in 141.3 overs at Tea. Carrying his in a single day rating of 118 on Day 2 of the sequence opener, all-rounder Ravindra zoomed previous the 150-run mark to place New Zealand on high at Lunch.
New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra celebrates reaching his century throughout Day 1 of the primary cricket Test match between New Zealand and South Africa(AFP)
Breaking the marathon stand between former New Zealand skipper Williamson and Ravindra, South Africa’s Ruan de Swardt dismissed the ex-Kiwi skipper to earn his first Test wicket on the Bay Oval. Playing an excellent knock of 118 off 289 balls, Williamson lifted the hosts to 271-3 in 94.5 overs earlier than Ravindra took over and entered his identify into the New Zealand historical past books.
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Rachin Ravindra zooms into New Zealand historical past books
Taking a single to level off South Africa skipper Neil Brand within the second session, New Zealand’s Ravindra accomplished his first-ever double-century within the longest format. Ravindra completed his batting vigil with the very best rating for a maiden Test century-maker by a New Zealand participant. Before Ravindra’s batting masterclass in opposition to South Africa, Mathew Sinclair achieved the earlier greatest by scoring 214 in 1999. Interestingly, Ravindra is the fourth New Zealand batter to transform a maiden Test ton right into a double century.
Ravindra guides Kiwis to 511 in 1st innings
The 24-year-old was the standout performer for the Black Caps on the ICC World Cup 2023 in India. The breakout star of the World Cup notched up centuries in opposition to England, Australia and Pakistan within the ICC occasion final yr. Named the rising participant of the 2023 season by the International Cricket Council (ICC), Rachin accomplished his double century in 340 balls. Ravindra smashed 21 fours and one six in his entertaining knock in opposition to Proteas. Ravindra-inspired New Zealand posted 511 in 114 overs in opposition to the guests. Youngster Ravindra struggled to seal his Test berth for over two years earlier than the South Africa sequence. In the lead-up to the sequence opener, the Kiwi all-rounder performed solely three video games and scored 73 runs in six innings.
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