Tim Southee explained how Kiwi youngster Rachin Ravindra wasn't in the scheme of things until a Kane Williamson injury opened the door for him at the ODI WC.

Rachin Ravindra has finished with 263 runs in the Champions Trophy 2025 from 4 matches. He thus becomes the first player from New Zealand to score more than 250 runs in a single edition of the Champions Trophy.

Rachin Ravindra became the first New Zealand batter to score over 250 runs in a single Champions Trophy edition during the 2025 final against India. Despite being dismissed for 37, he leads the tournament's run-scoring chart with 263 runs.

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner said the 164-run stand between Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson set up their victory against South Africa in a high-scoring semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday.

Rachin smashed his fifth ICC ton in the game against South Africa to help New Zealand get into the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck commanding centuries as New Zealand hammered South Africa by 50 runs to set up a summit clash with India in the Champions Trophy.

New Zealand have suffered a blow as they will be without the services of Kane Williamson in India's chase in the 2025 Champions Trophy final. Mark Chapman has taken the field in his place. India are chasing a target of 252 in the final.

New Zealand booked their place in the final of the Champions Trophy against India after a 50-run victory over South Africa.

New Zealand batter is looking forward to the big final against India in Dubai where he expects a great atmosphere