Tim Southee Backs Magnificent Rachin Ravindra for More Success in Test Cricket
Author: Shimit Mahur
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The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test series has begun and in the first Test, the hosts have come out as the winners. It was a close fixture where both teams went shoulder-to-shoulder in both innings.
After the defeat, the Kiwi skipper appreciated the efforts of 24-year-old Rachin Ravindra. Rachin missed out on his century in the 2nd inning by 8 runs but due to his fabulous innings, New Zealand came close to winning the fixture.
"I know he is a magnificent player. He played here for the first time. He must be very, very excited about it. Yeah, we've been excited for a while. We saw glimpses back in New Zealand of his abilities and what he's got. He's got a lot of attributes that set him up for a lot of success at this level. We've seen that in the short sample size," said Southee after the loss.
Rachin was playing his 8th Test for New Zealand against Sri Lanka. Since the start he looked calm and composed and in the first inning, he scored 39 off 48 balls at a strike rate of 81.25.
He failed to scalp a single wicket in both innings but he was strong with his economy. in the second inning, Rachin scored 92 off 168 balls at a strike rate of 54.76.
The odds on the top betting sites are in favour of Sri Lanka for the second Test fixture.
Rachin Ravindra Test Stats
Batting
|
Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
|
|
Rachin Ravindra |
8 |
650 |
43.33 |
51.22 |
Bowling
|
Matches |
Wickets |
Average |
Economy |
|
|
Rachin Ravindra |
8 |
10 |
35.40 |
2.79 |
Before the start of the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test series, Rachin was seen pursuing his training in Chennai, which is also the home of his IPL franchise. He was supposed to be in action against Afghanistan but unfortunately; the fixture was abandoned due to rain.
Major Changes in WTC 2023-25 Point Table
|
Rank |
Team |
Won |
Lost |
Drawn |
Points |
|
1 |
India |
7 |
2 |
1 |
86 |
|
2 |
Australia |
8 |
3 |
1 |
90 |
|
3 |
Sri Lanka |
4 |
4 |
0 |
48 |
|
4 |
New Zealand |
3 |
4 |
0 |
36 |
|
5 |
England |
8 |
7 |
1 |
81 |
|
6 |
Bangladesh |
3 |
4 |
0 |
33 |
|
7 |
South Africa |
2 |
3 |
1 |
28 |
|
8 |
Pakistan |
2 |
5 |
0 |
16 |
|
9 |
West Indies |
1 |
6 |
2 |
20 |
After Sri Lanka’s win Over New Zealand, there have been major changes in the WTC 2023-25 point table. Sri Lanka now ranks at the 3rd spot in the point table with 4 wins and 48 points overall.
New Zealand has shifted to the 4th spot with 3 wins and 36 points overall. England has a very bleak chance to reach the finals of the World Test Championship at lord’s as they stand at the 5th spot with 8 wins and 81 points overall.
The 2nd fixture of Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test series is scheduled to begin on 26th September. The prediction for the fixture will be available on the website.
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