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New Zealand Cricket (NZC) issued an injury update on star all-rounder Rachin Ravindra's injury after he got hit by a ball while fielding during the first ODI of the tri-nation series against Pakistan. He got hit by a ball while fielding during the 38th over.
The incident happened when he was trying to pick a catch, Michael Bracewell, lost sight of the ball due to floodlights and took a heavy blow to his face. He was taken off the field after he started to bleed.
A statement from NZC as quoted by ESPNCricinfo said, "Ravindra was forced from the field after being struck in the forehead by the ball attempting a catch in the 38th over. He sustained a laceration to the forehead which has been addressed and treated at the ground, but is otherwise well. He came through his first HIA (Head Injury Assessment) well and will continue to be monitored under HIA processes."
New Zealand are already dealing with injury concerns as Lockie Ferguson got injured during the ILT20 in the UAE.
Coming back to the match, Glenn Phillips' maiden ODI ton powered New Zealand to a 78-run victory over Pakistan in the first match of the ODI Tri-Series.
NZ won the toss and opted to bat first. After NZ was down to 39/2, performances from Kane Williamson (58 in 89 balls, with seven fours), Daryl Mitchell (81 in 84 balls, with two fours and four sixes) and Phillips (106* in 74 balls, with six fours and seven sixes) took NZ to 330/6 in their 50 overs.
New Zealand will start their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Pakistan on February 19 at the National Stadium in Karachi.
