In a brilliant demonstration of batting ability, Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand has made history  as the first player to score centuries on his debut in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and ICC  Champions Trophy. 

Rachin Ravindra's Remarkable ICC ODI Century Record: 

It  is Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand who has the distinction of making four centuries in just  11 ICC ODI innings. This extraordinary achievement also involved two hundreds in his World Cup and Champions Trophy  appearances, which shows how good he has been in big tournaments.

World Cup Debut: A Record Innings

The incredible ride started for Ravindra, at the 2023 Cricket World Cup opener match with England. At 23, he scored an unbeaten 123 runs off 96 balls, his first ODI century. This achievement not only displayed his batting ability but also set records: it was the fastest century by a New Zealand batsman in World Cup history, done in just 82 balls. His stand with Devon Conway was fourth highest in World Cup history, a 273 partnership that helped New Zealand to a comprehensive win over the defending champions. 

Champions Trophy Debut: Maintaining the Momentum

On February 24, 2025, in the ICC Champions Trophy in Rawalpindi, Ravindra sustained his fine form against Bangladesh.Coming in with New Zealand facing a testing situation at 15 for 2 while pursuing 237, he displayed calmness and class. Batting for the first time in his ODI career at No. 4, Ravindra made a masterful century from 95 deliveries, with 11 fours and a six. His vital stand with captain Tom Latham stabilized the innings and saw New Zealand home to a winning chase. 

A Record-Breaking Phenomenon :

Ravindra's successive centuries in senior ICC tournaments have cemented his position as the emerging star in international cricket. He is following in the big shoes of other New Zealand cricketers like Chris Cairns, Nathan Astle, and Kane Williamson as the sixth New Zealander to have registered a century in the Champions Trophy.

His World Cup performance was no less impressive, scoring three centuries in his first World Cup—a World Cup first. He also became the youngest player to achieve three World Cup centuries prior to being 24 years old, breaking previous records held by Sachin Tendulkar.