The Black Caps batsman returned to the side with a rousing century against Bangladesh at the Champions Trophy on Tuesday.

With his century against Bangladesh, New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra scripted a unique record that was never achieved by anyone in cricket history.

Rachin Ravindra made an impressive return from an unusual facial injury by scoring a crucial century against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, which helped secure spots for both New Zealand and India in the semi-finals.

Rachin Ravindra shepherded New Zealand's chase with a timely century as his team recovered from an early wobble to see off Bangladesh by five wickets and secure its place in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy.

Rachin Ravindra, a talented cricketer from New Zealand with Indian roots, has garnered attention not only for his performances but also for the curiosity around his name. Recently, he played a pivotal role in New Zealand's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals by scoring a century despite a prior injury.