Rachin Ravindra has once again smashed a century for New Zealand in this Champions trophy which has led to his 5th ODI century. All of his ODI centuries came in ICC tournaments but spectators have found another side of Rachin’s performance. Many have found his performance as performances that were favored by external conditions such as flat pitches or Tier-2 teams. Here is a detailed analysis of all his ODI centuries.
Ahmedabad Anomaly: 123* vs England (2023 ODI WC)
The 123 not-out tally scored by Ahmedabad in their match against England produces concerns despite the eye-catching result. The honor of Man of the Match went to Ravindra despite him submitting an unimpactful bowling display which allowed 76 runs through. The flat batting conditions during this inning allowed Devon Conway to total 152* at the same venue. England demonstrates the signs of international decline by missing the Champions Trophy semifinals and suffering a group-stage defeat against Afghanistan.
Dharamshala Delusion: 116 vs Australia (2023 ODI WC)
History demonstrates the elusive nature of this century among his other batting achievements. New Zealand successfully attempted to run down 385 on the pitch in a match that saw multiple batters post heavy scores. Travis Head’s hundred from a losing performance proved the ideal conditions for batting at the same venue. Ravindra’s century, while statistically impressive, lacks the impact of a match-winning performance.
Chinnaswamy Conundrum: 108 vs Pakistan (2023 ODI WC)
The level pitch created artificial conditions that boosted hitting performances during the game. Babar Azam displayed unexpected form against New Zealand by using his bat at a pace that exceeded 100 while Kane Williamson scored 95 runs. The team performance of New Zealand suffered defeat in the match after Ravindra scored his century despite his accomplishment. This loss became another incident regarding isolated strong individual play without collective success.
Rawalpindi Reality: 112 vs Pakistan (2025 CT)
This century emerged from a game played on a pitch that had characteristics similar to school fields which produced a low scoring competition. The “9th class bowlers” description of the competition diminished the value of his batting accomplishment.
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South African Showcase: 108 vs South Africa (2025 CT)
During this “road” match the team accumulated 362 runs while Kane Williamson easily reached a hundred. The game conditions played a bigger role than batting ability in the described situation.
