Rachin Ravindra Faces Injury Scare During New Zealand vs Pakistan ODI

Rachin Ravindra Injury: New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 72 runs in the first ODI of the triangular series. While New Zealand won the match, on the other hand, a terrible incident happened with New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra on the field.

New Zealand Wins, But Rachin Ravindra Suffers Injury

While taking a catch, the ball hit his face, after which blood started coming out of his face. The injury was so dangerous that he was then taken out of the field. While taking the catch, due to the floodlights, he could not judge the ball properly, due to which the ball slipped out of his hand and hit his face.

This incident happened in the 38th over of Pakistan’s innings, when batsman Khushdil played a shot and the ball went towards deep square leg. Where Rachin Ravindra was present.

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Rachin Ravindra tried to catch the ball but could not catch the ball properly. At the same time, as soon as Rachin Ravindra got injured, he lost consciousness for some time and he could not see anything. He fell on the ground right there. After which the physio came on the field and he was first treated on the field, then he was immediately taken off the field.

According to New Zealand Cricket, he has suffered an injury on his forehead, he has been treated. However, no further update has been given about him yet.

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Glenn Phillips’ Century Leads New Zealand to Victory

Talking about the match, in the first match of the triangular series (Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2025), New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 78 runs.

In the match, the Kiwi team batted first and scored 330 runs for 6 wickets in 50 overs, Glenn Phillips scored the first century of his ODI career for New Zealand. Phillips did wonders by scoring a century in 72 balls.

Based on Phillips’ unbeaten innings of 106 runs in 74 balls, New Zealand’s team was able to score 330 runs. On the other hand, Pakistan’s team could score only 252 runs in 47.5 overs while chasing the target. From Pakistan’s side, only Fakhar Zaman batted well and scored 84 runs. Phillips was awarded the Player of the Match title for his brilliant century.

Q1: What happened to Rachin Ravindra in the 1st ODI?
A: Rachin Ravindra suffered a face injury while attempting a catch during Pakistan’s innings. He was treated on the field and taken off for further medical attention.

Q2: Who won the first ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand?
A: New Zealand won the match by 78 runs, scoring 330/6, while Pakistan was all out for 252 runs.

Q3: Who was the Player of the Match?
A: Glenn Phillips won the Player of the Match award for his 106 off 74 balls*.

Q4: What is the latest update on Rachin Ravindra’s injury?
A: New Zealand Cricket confirmed that he suffered a forehead injury, but further updates are awaited.