Rachin Ravindra's incredible story: From watching 2019 WC final in a bar to scoring a century on World Cup debut

Rachin Ravindra scored a century and won man of the match on his ICC Cricket World Cup debut against England.

In 2019, a young 19-year-old cricket enthusiast named Rachin Ravindra sat in a bustling bar in Bangalore, eyes glued to the television screen as he watched the electrifying final of the ICC Cricket World Cup. Little did he know that just four years later, he would be on the grand stage himself, smashing an astonishing 82-ball century in the opening game of the 2023 World Cup, leaving the cricketing world in awe.

Rachin Ravindra's journey from a cricket-loving teenager in India to a formidable force on the global cricketing scene is nothing short of remarkable. Born in Wellington, New Zealand, to Indian origin parents. The youngster fell in love with the game at a very young age, honing his cricketing skills in the twin island nation with a far fetched dream of representing his country of birth.

Fast forward to 2023, and Rachin Ravindra is now a key player in the New Zealand national team, known for his elegant left-handed batting and effective left-arm spin. The 23-year-old's heroics in the World Cup 2023 opener against a formidable England side has cemented his status as a rising star in world cricket.

In a dazzling display of power-hitting, Ravindra notched up his century in just 82 balls, thrilling fans in the stadium and those watching around the globe.  His innings was a masterclass in stroke play, with a perfect blend of timing, placement, and aggression.

The 2023 World Cup promises to be a turning point in Ravindra's career who is already touted as the next big thing in New Zealand cricket, he couldn't have asked for a better start. His century laid the foundation for a comprehensive victory for the Kiwis, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure on the biggest stage.

Rachin who’s name is a combination of two of greatest Indian cricketers Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar (Ra from Rahul Dravid and chin from Sacin Tendulkar) picked up one wicket with his left arm slow bowling was adjourned the Man of the Match against England in the 2023 edition of ICC Cricket World Cup in India.