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New Zealand’s Ravindra bloodied by ball to face in Lahore tri-nation series match

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Rachin Ravindra Recovering Well After Head Injury in Tri-Nations Series Opener

New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra is recovering well after sustaining a head injury during the opening match of the tri-nations series against Pakistan in Lahore on Saturday. The 25-year-old was fielding at deep square leg when he lost sight of the ball against the Gaddafi Stadium floodlights, which led to the ball hitting him full in the face.

Key Details:

  • Incident: Ravindra was attempting to catch a ball off Khushdil Shah in the 38th over of Pakistan’s innings.
  • Injury: The impact caused a significant cut to Ravindra’s forehead, with blood visible as he was treated on the field.
  • Immediate Care: After receiving treatment, Ravindra left the field with a bandage tightly held to his forehead.
  • Head Injury Assessment (HIA): Ravindra passed his first HIA and remained conscious throughout the incident, which was a positive sign for his recovery.

Teammate Glenn Phillips spoke about the situation, describing it as a “terrifying moment” but reassured fans by stating Ravindra was conscious and “otherwise well.” Ravindra’s injury required stitches but he is being closely monitored as per HIA protocols.

New Zealand’s Update on Ravindra:

  • Status: The Black Caps provided an Instagram update stating Ravindra is unlikely to feature in the next match against South Africa due to the laceration to his forehead.
  • Recovery: The statement confirmed Ravindra passed the initial head injury assessment and that the cut had been treated at the ground.
  • Monitoring: He will continue to be observed under HIA protocols, but his overall health is stable.

Match Performance:

  • Ravindra had contributed 25 runs off 19 balls before the injury, helping New Zealand post a total of 330/6 in their innings.
  • Result: New Zealand went on to win the match by 78 runs, dismissing Pakistan for 252.

Phillips’ Heroic Effort:

  • Player of the Match: Glenn Phillips played a standout role, scoring his maiden one-day international century.
  • Score: Phillips was unbeaten on 106 from just 74 balls, powering New Zealand to their impressive total of 330/6.
  • Emotional Achievement: Phillips expressed that scoring an ODI century was a dream come true after years of trying for the milestone, especially batting at number six, where opportunities are limited.

Upcoming Fixtures:

  • New Zealand will face South Africa next on Monday in Lahore as part of the tri-series warm-up for the Champions Trophy.
  • The Black Caps will take on tournament hosts Pakistan again in Karachi on February 19 for the Champions Trophy opening match.

As Ravindra continues his recovery, the team remains hopeful for his swift return to action in the upcoming matches.

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