He scored 63 runs off 39 balls.
New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra made headlines with a stunning fifty during his side’s game against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday. The Kiwis won the match by 60 runs, maintaining their winning streak in the Tri-series. Opener Tim Seifert and Rachin Ravindra stood out with half-centuries, striking at 160+. They will next face South Africa on Saturday for the final match.
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178/6
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Fatemi Resources Cricket Club beat KL Gladiators by 14 runs
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80/4
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106/5
Sky Warriors Cricket Club beat JB Kings by 26 runs
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78/4
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80/2
Maxx Cricket Club beat Utkal Cricket Club by 8 wickets
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Boost Defenders beat Mis Ainak Knights by 6 wickets
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The 25-year-old had a forgettable season with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. However, his decent outing in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 brought him back into the national side.
Playing on a tough wicket, which was on a slower side, New Zealand lost an early wicket of Tim Robinson (10). Ravindra walked into the middle at No.3 and continued his staggering form. He didn’t waste much before taking charge, racing to his third T20I fifty in 32 balls. Ravindra went on to smash 63 runs with seven fours and two sixes, striking at 161.53 before getting caught by Sikandar Raza.
The Seifert-Ravindra duo was looking in complete control until Zimbabwe picked up wickets in a cluster. The hosts took four wickets within a gap of 26 runs, bringing down the scoring rate. But Michael Bracewell’s brisk 16-ball 26 ensured a commanding finish for the visitors.
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The left-hand batter played only eight games in IPL 2025 and managed 191 runs, including a fifty, averaging 27.28. But the more concerning issue was his strike rate, which lingered around 128.18. However, it wasn’t just him who batted at a modest strike rate, something which CSK struggled with for the entire season. The franchise recorded the worst strike rate by the team (138.29) in the season.
Post IPL, Ravindra represented Washington Freedom in MLC 2025. He scored 263 runs while striking at an impressive 171.89. His 70-run knock came in the semi-final against MI New York, but wasn’t enough to take his side to the title clash.
Rachin Ravindra had enjoyed success in his debut IPL season for the franchise in 2024. In 10 matches, the left-hand batter amassed 222 runs while striking at 160.86. While CSK haven’t utilised his spin bowling to an extent yet, the Kiwi batter might be a great retention considering what the Chepauk pitches have on offer. His ability to take on both spin and pace equally and chip in with a couple of overs makes him a valuable asset.
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