Rachin Ravindra Reaches 4,000 Runs in International Cricket
New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra achieved a significant milestone by completing 4,000 runs in international cricket during the third and final Test against England at Nottingham on Saturday. He reached the landmark while batting on day three, ending the session unbeaten on 60 off 90 balls, including eight fours, as New Zealand posted 120 for 3 in their second innings, leading by 204 runs.
Career Milestones Across Formats
In 115 international appearances across all formats, Ravindra has amassed 4,014 runs at an average of 36.82, with 10 centuries and 17 fifties in 125 innings. His highest score remains 240. In Test cricket, the left-hander has played 24 matches, scoring 1,831 runs in 44 innings at an impressive average of 48.18, including five centuries and seven fifties.
In One-Day Internationals, Ravindra has featured in 39 matches, accumulating 1,424 runs at an average of 41.88, with five centuries and six fifties, and a best of 123 not out. In T20 Internationals, he has scored 759 runs in 52 matches (46 innings) at an average of 20.51 and a strike rate of 135.29, including four half-centuries, with a top score of 69.
Match Summary: New Zealand Dominate First Innings
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a formidable 438 in their first innings. The foundation was laid by a 317-run partnership between Tom Latham and Devon Conway. Latham scored 151 off 214 balls with 15 fours, while Conway made 157 off 224 balls, hitting 22 fours and three sixes. England captain Ben Stokes was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4 for 70, and in doing so joined South African legend Jacques Kallis as the second player in Test history to achieve the double of 7,000 runs and 250 wickets.
England Fight Back with Duckett Century
In reply, England were bowled out for 354, trailing by 84 runs. Ben Duckett starred with a rapid 113 off 99 balls, featuring 19 fours. Jacob Bethell contributed 74 off 133 balls (nine fours), and Harry Brook made 58 off 80 balls (five fours). For New Zealand, Nathan Smith took 4 for 91, while Will O'Rourke claimed 3 for 53.
Second Innings: New Zealand Extend Lead
In their second innings, New Zealand reached 120 for 3 at stumps on day three, with Ravindra unbeaten on 60 and Daryl Mitchell on 26 not out, giving the visitors a lead of 204 runs. The match continued to be finely poised as both teams aimed for a series-deciding victory.
