Rachin Ravindra Reaches 4,000 Runs Milestone in International Cricket
Rachin Ravindra Achieves Career Milestone
New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra has successfully crossed the 4,000-run mark in international cricket. He reached this significant milestone during the third and final Test match against England held in Nottingham on Saturday. By the end of day three, Ravindra remained not out at 60 runs off 90 balls, contributing to his team's lead of 204 runs at 120/3.
Career Statistics of Rachin Ravindra
Rachin has played 115 matches for New Zealand across all formats, accumulating a total of 4,014 runs with an average of 36.82. His impressive record includes 10 centuries and 17 half-centuries over 125 innings, with a highest score of 240. In Test cricket, he has scored 1,831 runs in 44 innings at an average of 48.18, featuring five centuries and seven fifties, with his best score also being 240. In One Day Internationals (ODIs), he has amassed 1,424 runs at an average of 41.88, including five centuries and six fifties, with a top score of 123 not out. In T20 Internationals, he has made 759 runs in 52 matches at an average of 20.51 and a strike rate of 135.29, with four fifties and a best score of 69.
Match Overview
In the match, New Zealand chose to bat first, and a remarkable partnership of 317 runs between Tom Latham, who scored 151 runs off 214 balls with 15 fours, and Devon Conway, who made 157 runs off 224 balls with 22 fours and three sixes, propelled the Kiwis to a total of 438 runs. England's captain Ben Stokes showcased an impressive bowling performance, taking 4 wickets for 70 runs, joining the elite club of players with over 7,000 runs and 250 wickets in Test cricket, alongside South African great Jacques Kallis. In their first innings, England scored 354 runs, highlighted by a century from Ben Duckett (113 runs off 99 balls with 19 fours) and fifties from Jacob Bethell (74 runs off 133 balls with nine fours) and Harry Brook (58 runs off 80 balls with five fours). For New Zealand, Nathan Smith and Will O'Rourke delivered outstanding bowling performances, taking 4/91 and 3/53, respectively. England ended their innings trailing by 84 runs. As the match progressed, New Zealand concluded the day at 120/3, with Rachin Ravindra (60*) and Daryl Mitchell (26*) remaining at the crease.