Rachin Ravindra Hits All-Time High After Fourth ICC Tournament Hundred in Champions Trophy 2025 Clash vs Bangladesh

Rachin Ravindra Shines as New Zealand Secures Semi-Final Spot in Champions Trophy 2025

Rachin Ravindra’s Sensational Century Against Bangladesh

• Rachin Ravindra’s remarkable batting performance:
  • New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra played a spectacular innings of 112 runs off 105 balls against Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
  • His knock included 12 boundaries and 1 six, showcasing his superb batting skills and helping New Zealand secure a 5-wicket victory.
  • This century marks Ravindra’s fourth in ICC tournaments, surpassing fellow Kiwis Kane Williamson and Nathan Astle, both of whom have three centuries in ICC events.
  • Ravindra’s achievement also sees him outclass India’s star batter, Virat Kohli, in terms of batting average in ICC events.
  • Ravindra became the first-ever player to score centuries in both World Cup and Champions Trophy debuts.

New Zealand and India Qualify for Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Finals

• New Zealand’s Semi-Final Qualification:
  • With their victory over Bangladesh, New Zealand has successfully secured a place in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals.
  • The Blackcaps are ahead of India on the points table due to a superior run rate, though both teams have equal points.
• India’s Semi-Final Qualification:
  • India, despite the loss to New Zealand, has qualified as the second-placed team from Group A, with both New Zealand and India sharing the same number of points.
• Upcoming Match for Top Spot:
  • India will face New Zealand on March 2 (Sunday) in their final round-robin match. India still has a chance to secure the top spot in the group, depending on the result of this match.

Early Exit for Pakistan and Bangladesh

• Pakistan’s Disappointment:
  • Defending champions and hosts Pakistan face early elimination after a crushing defeat against India on February 23.
  • Pakistan had hoped for a Bangladesh win over New Zealand to keep their hopes alive, but the Kiwis’ victory sealed Pakistan’s exit from the tournament.
  • Despite having one more match left to play in the group stage, Pakistan’s early exit marks a disappointing end to their campaign.
• Bangladesh’s Exit:
  • Bangladesh, too, faces early elimination after failing to qualify for the semi-finals.
  • Alongside Pakistan, Bangladesh will be the first two teams to exit from the group stage of the Champions Trophy 2025.

Key Highlights:

• Rachin Ravindra’s Century:
  • Ravindra’s 112(105) not only helped New Zealand reach the semi-finals but also saw him surpass legends like Kane Williamson and Nathan Astle in ICC tournament centuries.
  • His historic achievement of scoring tons in both World Cup and Champions Trophy debuts makes him a standout player.
• Qualification Scenarios:
  • New Zealand and India have qualified for the semi-finals, with New Zealand topping Group A based on run-rate.
  • Pakistan and Bangladesh are the first two teams to be eliminated from the tournament.
• Next Big Match:
  • The highly anticipated match between New Zealand and India on March 2 will determine the top spot in Group A.

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