New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra (centre) receives medical consideration after being hit on the pinnacle by the ball throughout the tri-nation sequence’ first ODI match between Pakistan and New Zealand on the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 8, 2025. — AFP
New Zealand stated Rachin Ravindra was recovering nicely after taking a ball full within the face throughout a warm-up match for the Champions Trophy towards Pakistan in Lahore on Saturday.
The all-rounder was left bloodied by the blow to his brow after dropping sight of the ball within the floodlights as he tried a catch within the thirty eighth over of Pakistan’s innings.
“He sustained a laceration to the forehead which has been addressed and treated at the ground,” stated New Zealand.
The staff stated Ravindra had suffered a reduce to his face however was “otherwise well” and had handed his first Head Harm Evaluation (HIA). “He will continue to be monitored under HIA processes,” it stated.
“He’s been conscious the whole time, which is fantastic,” his teammate Glenn Phillips informed reporters on the Gaddafi Stadium.
“Obviously it was a pretty terrifying moment, he lost the ball in the lights and unfortunately the ball won that situation this time. He’s being monitored and I’m sure he’ll be raring to go as soon as possible.”
Phillips was named Participant of the Match after scoring his maiden one-day worldwide century to drive New Zealand to a victory by 78 runs.
His unbeaten 106 got here from simply 74 deliveries and helped the Black Caps to a bumper rating of 330 for six of their 50 overs earlier than they bundled out their hosts for 252.
“ODI cricket has been my favourite format growing up and it’s always something I’ve been reaching for to get that century,” stated Phillips, who was taking part in his thirty seventh one-day worldwide.
“It was a pretty surreal moment, I’ve been chasing it for a couple of years now, obviously batting at six it doesn’t mean your opportunities to score a hundred are always there.
“Fortunately immediately all the things lined up properly.”
New Zealand tackle South Africa on Monday on the similar stadium within the tri-series warm-up for the Champions Trophy, which begins when the Black Caps tackle match hosts Pakistan once more in Karachi on February 19.
