New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra sustained an injury in the tri-series opener against Pakistan in Lahore on Saturday (February 9) as a ball struck him straight on the face while fielding.

The incident unfolded in the 38th over of Pakistan’s innings when Khushdil Shah tried a slog sweep off a Michael Bracewell delivery which went straight to Ravindra.

The Kiwi star attempted to grab the catch but ended up misjudging it and he got hit straight on his face, which led to him bleeding and then leaving the field. While walking off the field, his face was covered with a towel by the physio to stop the bleeding.

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Coming to the match, New Zealand registered a thumping 78-run victory over Pakistan in the first game of the tri-series at the Gaddafi Stadium.

Opting to bat first, the Kiwi racked up a mammoth 330/6 on the board, courtesy of a whirlwind hundred from Glenn Phillips (106* off 74) and half-centuries from Daryl Mitchell (81 off 84) and Kane Williamson (58 off 89).

In reply, Pakistan’s innings folded for 252 in 47.5 overs. Fakhar Zaman waged a lone battle with the bat, scoring 84 off 69 balls while opening the innings.

Mitchell Santner (3-41 in 10 overs), Matt Henry (3-53 in 9.5 overs) and Michael Bracewell (2-41 in 10 overs) starred with the ball for the visitors.