Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Ken Rutherford First ODI Century vs India in 1994

 

Those who watched cricket in 1990’s must be familiar with the name of Ken Rutherford. A slow pitch at the small IPCL ground was ideal for batting: New Zealand Captain Ken Rutherford reached his maiden hundred in his 103rd one-day international. Rutherford scored at more than a run a ball scored 108 off 102 Balls 137 Mins 13 Fours S.R 105.88 vs India 3rd Match, Vadodara, October 28, 1994, in the Wills World Series match. Let’s enjoy the vintage memories of classic Ken Rutherford batting.   

India won the match by 7 wickets. Ken Rutherford was a slim, balanced and attractive batsman, Ken Rutherford battled back from a dreadful start to his international career to become a regular in the New Zealand side. But there was always the feeling that he had not made the most of his considerable talent. Ken Rutherford enjoyed a ten-year career with the national team, and was captain for a period in the 1990s. He is the 50th ODI cap for New Zealand. He was a member of the New Zealand side which reached the semi-finals of the 1992 World Cup, their 2nd equal best performance in the tournament's history. So, cricket fans, how do you rate Ken Rutherford innings in this match?

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