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[Watch] MS Dhoni-Bred CSK Star Rachin Ravindra Hits A Larger Than Life Maximum To Reach 50

Rachin Ravindra slams a half-century vs Sri Lanka (Photos: @BLACKCAPS)Rachin Ravindra slams a half-century vs Sri Lanka (Photos: @BLACKCAPS)

The ongoing match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand witnessed the master class of Rachin Ravindra as he slammed his consecutive half-century against the visitors with a brilliant maximum. The 25-year-old youngster plays for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, and his selection of shots throughout the match embodied the legendary wicket-keeper batter, MS Dhoni.

Rachin reached this milestone in 43 balls, although he departed before making a well-deserved ton; he slammed nine boundaries and one maximum. His six off the fearful Wanindu Hasranga had guts and class written all over it.

In the 17th over, Hasranga bowled a length delivery pitching around the off stump. Ravindra read the length very well and skipped down to the pitch of the ball. He swung hard and cleared 86m over the long boundary, leaving spectators in awe. 

Rachin Ravindra Slams Back-to-Back Fifty


SL vs NZ 2nd ODI: What is happening?

After a significant delay due to rain, the match finally started on a bright note for Sri Lanka as they won the toss and opted to field first against New Zealand at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. First, Will Young and Rachin Ravindra started strong setting up a 31-run partnership before losing Young for just 16 runs.

Nevertheless, Rachin continued to bat brilliantly as he stitched up a 112 run partnership with Mark Chapman before the latter fell for 62 runs. Soon after, Rachin also departed for a score of 79 runs. Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham had a short partnership. 

At the time of writing, New Zealand are at 220/5 after 31.3 overs.