Ravindra and Williamson Dominate with Twin Centuries as NZ Sets Record 362/6
Rachin Ravindra scored 108, and Kane Williamson added 102. Together, they led New Zealand to a record 362/6. This impressive total happened in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final. It was against South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Winning the toss, New Zealand opted to bat on a flat surface. Will Young got off to a fast start. He scored 48 runs for the first wicket in just 7.5 overs. Then, Lungi Ngidi caught him out at mid-off.
Ravindra and Williamson took charge. They formed a strong partnership that shaped New Zealand’s innings.
Ravindra, Williamson Lead the Charge
Ravindra reached his half-century in just 47 balls, showcasing his aggressive intent. Williamson was next up, but he got lucky. Heinrich Klaasen dropped him on 56 after a slower ball from Ngidi.
Key Milestones:
- Ravindra’s Century: Fifth ODI hundred in 93 balls, all in ICC tournaments.
- Williamson’s Century: 15th ODI hundred, reaching the milestone in 91 balls.
- 200 Runs Up: New Zealand crossed the 200-run mark in the 32nd over.
Ravindra’s innings came to an end after struggling against slower balls. Kagiso Rabada dismissed him with an off-cutter, breaking the crucial partnership.
Late Flourish Takes New Zealand Past 350
Even after losing Ravindra (108) and Williamson (102), New Zealand kept attacking.
- Tom Latham fell for just 4, attempting a scoop against Rabada.
- Daryl Mitchell (49) and Glenn Phillips (49) kept up the momentum*, guiding New Zealand past 300 in the 45th over.
- Michael Bracewell hit some late boundaries but got out in the last over.
Phillips’ Knock:
- 49 off 27 balls*
- 6 fours, 1 six
- Finished unbeaten, ensuring a strong total.
South Africa’s Bowling Struggles
South African bowlers couldn’t stop the Blackcaps. Ngidi led the effort with 3 wickets for 72 runs.
Bowling Figures:
- Lungi Ngidi: 3/72
- Kagiso Rabada: 2/70
- Wiaan Mulder: 1/48
- Keshav Maharaj (0/65) and Aiden Markram (0/23 in 4) struggled to make an impact.
With 362/6, New Zealand set the highest total of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals. Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson lead their strong batting lineup. This gives them a great chance to reach the final.