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[Saba Sports News] Rachin Ravindra’s spectacular form shone in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, contributing a swift 42 off 34 to New Zealand’s five-wicket win against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. His innings, peppered with three fours and equal sixes, propelled him to the top run-scorer of the tournament, amassing 565 runs.
Alongside Devon Conway, who scored 45 off 42, Ravindra’s explosive batting entertained the crowd and dominated the Sri Lankan bowlers, particularly with a stunning slog sweep off Dhananjaya de Silva.
Following the powerful start by Ravindra and Conway, Daryl Mitchell continued the momentum with a dynamic 43 off 31, bringing New Zealand within reach of the 172-run target, which was eventually met by Glenn Phillips and Tom Latham.
Sri Lanka’s innings had a rocky start, losing early wickets to Tim Southee and Trent Boult. Kusal Perera’s valiant 51 offered a brief highlight for the Sri Lankan side, but a subsequent collapse left them at a precarious 128/9.
A last-wicket partnership helped them cross the 150 mark, but New Zealand’s bowlers, especially Trent Boult with a 3/37 haul, kept the pressure on, ensuring a comfortable chase for the Kiwis.