ODI World Cup 2023: Top 5 best batting performances

4. Rachin Ravindra (NZ)- 123* v ENG

New Zealand and England played in the opening match of the ODI World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad. New Zealand was without their regular captain Kane Williamson due to his knee issue and instead, they brought in young Rachin Ravindra and in a surprising move, asked him to bat in the top order, at the no.3 spot.

After being asked to bat first, England posted 282/9 with Joe Root top-scoring with 77. It was expected that the defending champions would give New Zealand a run for their money in the chase. But what transpired next was utter dominance. Opener Will Young got out on the first ball he faced, but after that, Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra hammered the England bowlers.

Conway made 152* with 19 fours and 3 sixes, while Ravindra impressed a lot. The young left-hander smashed 123* in just 96 balls with 11 fours and 5 sixes. He showcased the full array of his strokes and talent as well, showing the world he was more than just a spinner, and an excellent batter as well.