New Zealand’s Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra smash centuries within the Champions Trophy semi-remaining, drawing excessive reward from Yuvraj Singh and Sanjay Manjrekar.
Williamson and Rachin’s Masterclass Stuns South Africa
New Delhi, March 5 – Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra etched their names in historical past, delivering a file-shattering efficiency in New Zealand’s semi-remaining overcome South Africa on the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Their twin centuries powered the Kiwis to a staggering 362/6, the best-ever complete within the match’s historical past.
Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar heaped reward on the dynamic duo, acknowledging their sheer dominance in opposition to the Proteas bowling assault.
“A scientific and nicely-deserved century and a superb file as the primary New Zealand batter to attain 19,000 runs in worldwide cricket. Properly achieved, legend,” Yuvraj wrote on Instagram, applauding Williamson’s milestone second.
In the meantime, Manjrekar was in awe of Rachin’s ever-rising fame on the large stage.
“Rachin Ravindra has some critical expertise and an awesome angle. Scoring ICC a whole lot for enjoyable, he does. As for Kane, nicely, he confirmed us that top strike charges might be attained by a gentle contact too,” Manjrekar tweeted.
Williamson Reaches 19,000 Runs, Rachin Makes ICC Historical past
- Kane Williamson (102 off 94): The Kiwi captain’s innings not solely steered New Zealand into the ultimate but in addition made him the first New Zealander to cross 19,000 worldwide runs.
- This was his third consecutive ODI century in opposition to South Africa, making him the first participant ever to attain this feat in opposition to the Proteas.
- Rachin Ravindra (108 off 101): The younger sensation smashed his fifth ODI century, and remarkably, all 5 have are available in ICC tournaments.
- Rachin’s ICC batting common (67.00) is now the best amongst 80 batters with a minimal of 750 runs, cementing his fame as a massive-match performer.
With 804 runs in simply 13 innings, together with two fifties and 5 centuries, Rachin’s meteoric rise has drawn comparisons to one of the best younger batters in world cricket.
New Zealand’s Eyes on the Prize
With this sensational semi-remaining efficiency, New Zealand has booked a spot within the Champions Trophy remaining, awaiting the winner between India and Australia.
As Williamson and Rachin proceed their dream run, can they information New Zealand to their first-ever ICC Champions Trophy title? The ultimate showdown awaits!
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