New Zealand National Cricket Team batsman Rachin Ravindra has put in a great effort with the bat in the ongoing first Test. Indian National Cricket Team. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru hosts the opening match of the series between the teams.
Bengaluru-based Rachin Ravindra picked up the game from the Indian National Cricket Team. The left-hander played one of the best innings with an overseas bat in Indian conditions and completely outclassed the Rohit Sharma-led side on day 2 and day 3 of the game.
Coming in at No.4, Rachin Ravindra put in a mammoth effort and smashed the Indian bowlers all over the park. He looked in stunning touch from the start and played his kicks from the start, putting the hosts under pressure with his excellent batting.
Rachin Ravindra criticizes his second overseas century
Ravindra scored his second overseas century and made sure to take his team to a massive first innings lead. The left-hander batted till the end and with his batting, the Indian bowlers had no plans against him in the two days he bowled for his team.
With wickets falling the other way, Racine Ravindra had to take an aggressive route which cost him his wicket. Kuldeep Yadav is the batting of the New Zealand National Cricket Team. The wrist-spinner lifted a delivery that floated just over the off-stump, which the batter tried to hit outside the park.
Ravindra looked to look for another sweeper but mistimed it as he got a top edge before going to the right of an easy catch Jurel. He got a standing ovation from the crowd after he got out and Indian players like KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj also rushed to applaud him.
Rachin Ravindra is cheered by the Indian players
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Rachin Ravindra guided New Zealand to 404 runs with 134 innings
Ravindra finished with 134 runs from 157 balls. The southpaw hit 13 fours and 4 sixes in his innings. His brilliant hitting with the bat ensured that the New Zealand National Cricket Team delivered a formidable first innings on the board.
New Zealand National Cricket Team finished with 404 runs. The Kiwis also took a huge lead of 356 runs, the highest on Indian soil. Overall, this was the fifth highest lead achieved by an away team by the Indian National Cricket Team against India.
Biggest lead taken by a visiting team in India vs India
490 – WI, Kolkata, 1958
418 – SA, Ahmedabad, 2008
380 – ENG, Chennai, 1985
356 – WI, Brabourne, 1948
356 – New Zealand, Bangaloo, 2024*
337 – WI, Chennai, 1949
334 – SL, Ahmedabad, 2009
India are under pressure at home after a while. It remains to be seen how the Rohit Sharma-led side will take the game from here on out. They would hope to bat as long as possible and save the game
