Ken Rutherford 108 off 102 Balls 137 Mins 13 Fours S.R 105.88 vs India 3rd Match, Vadodara, October 28, 1994, Wills World Series (CT)

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Step back into the 90s as we relive Ken Rutherford’s maiden ODI century — a stunning 108 off 102 balls against India in the Wills World Series 1994. Despite India’s win, Rutherford’s innings remains one of the most elegant knocks by a New Zealand captain. A must-watch for every cricket nostalgic!  🏷️ Hashtags: #KenRutherford #ClassicCricket #1990sCricket #NewZealandCricket #WillsWorldSeries #KenRutherfordCentury #CricketMemories  I hope you like the video of Ken Rutherford's Vintage First ODI Century vs India | Wills World Series 1994 3rd Match, Vadodara.

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00:00Those who followed cricket through the 1990s will surely remember the name Ken Rutherford,

00:06a stylish right-hander with grit and grace.

00:08It was October 28, 1994, at the IPCL ground in Vedodara, when Rutherford finally scripted

00:17a special chapter in his ODI career.

00:20On a slow surface that offered little help to ballers, the New Zealand skipper showcased

00:25a classy display of stroke play, reaching his median ODI century in his 103rd match.

00:32Ken Rutherford looked fluent from the start, timing the ball beautifully and finding the

00:36caps with precision.

00:38His inning of 108 runs of 102 balls, decorated with 13 crisp boundaries, came at a strike

00:45rate of 105.88, an impressive feat in those days of traditional one-day cricket.

00:52So for those who witnessed that Wills World Series clash in 1994, how would you rate Ken

00:57Rutherford's vintage innings that day?

01:00A gem of compoyer and timing, truly one for the cricket archives.

01:04Well, that's a glorious stroke.

01:11That's four runs from the time it left the bat.

01:15That would certainly be one of the shots of the tournament so far by Heartland.

01:23Rutherford correction, the New Zealand captain, full flow of the bat, put across to it.

01:31You really don't get a better cover drive than that?

01:32No, it's a good shot from Rudds.

01:34He'll be pleased to find one in the middle of the bat so early in his innings.

01:37Didn't get a knock in the last game, so he'll be happy to get away with that.

01:41And Rutherford seems to be in very good touch.

01:57You've heard he hasn't had much cricket back home, but he's had one or two fine strokes already.

02:03Raju, unlike Matthew Hart at Goa, isn't really giving the ball as much air.

02:17Hart was really tossing it up there.

02:19And that's his field on the outside.

02:21He's now got the additional man at square legs.

02:23And he's got a feel that he plays, he's got the batman to play an inside-out shot, excellent shot by Rutherford.

02:29Excellent shot, four runs, and the run's coming of Raju has not been the most economical bowler at all,

02:34and Rutherford has now picked up another good over.

02:38Nine of the over, after 26 overs, it's two for 96.

02:41Now Rutherford's certainly not afraid to use his feet on that occasion.

02:44Got to it and hiked it over the outfield.

02:48Very good shot by Rutherford.

02:54Rutherford, that's a good shot.

02:56In fact, that's beautifully placed.

02:58He just picked up the line very, very early and found the gap superbly.

03:02He's looking in lovely touch, Michael.

03:04It certainly is.

03:06He has played some very good shots indeed.

03:08Whenever he has hit the ball in the air, they have been placed in what you would call no man's land.

03:14There are no fielders at all.

03:16So very safely placed.

03:18Very good shot.

03:20Very good shot.

03:24His second half century in one day cricket.

03:27There's another 50 coming our way now.

03:29Ken Rutherford.

03:33It's come much quicker.

03:3449 from just 61 goals.

03:37He's gone for the shot.

03:38He's found the gap.

03:43Throw coming in from the deep.

03:44Rutherford gets two.

03:45And now he waves to his dressing room.

03:48Rather more enterprising innings than Adam Peroni.

03:51The chocolate's crucial.

03:53And the banner says it all.

03:55Well done, Ken Rutherford.

03:57On this pitch.

04:00There's a very good wicket and um...

04:03That's another boundary to Ken.

04:04He's gave himself a little bit of room and hit it over extra cover.

04:13Fine shot.

04:14Yes, I think a score of 260, 270 in these conditions will be needed against the Indian side.

04:20They do have a very strong batting line-up.

04:22And the pitch is excellent.

04:24And the outfield's very fast.

04:26Superb quality, the outfield.

04:29It's sort of the way the ball travelled over it then.

04:32Very flat.

04:33It's really a manicured green sword.

04:36And Krawbaka over pitching again.

04:47Well, this is a big over for New Zealand.

04:53Brings up the 150 partnership between those two.

05:00Is over Tosh Barco Barco and end over for us there.

05:10150 partnership coming from 170 deliveries.

05:23That's his 100.

05:25Delight on Rutherford's face.

05:28And that's what he thinks about it.

05:30Really been a superb innings.

05:35The 13th one day international 100 for New Zealand.

05:38The first for Ken Rutherford.

05:40What a marvellous way to start the tour for him.

05:43Just to interrupt you for a moment.

06:00That's another fine shot.

06:02Ken Rutherford really motoring now.

06:05In that off stump.

06:07Whether it's still working or not.

06:09After that trophy I've ridden.

06:11I'm not so sure.

06:12But let's just pay tribute to Ken Rutherford.

06:14Ken Rutherford has been a great innings.

06:16From Ken Rutherford.

06:17Very important for New Zealand.

06:19Seems to be really exhausted.

06:20Now of course having another look at this piece of building.

06:45Adam Purori running it straight at Mohamed Nadaruddin.

06:54And this is the throw.

06:56I don't think there was very much...

06:57... that a lot of us probably get.

06:59... outstanding effort.

07:00108 from just 104 balls.

07:02His first century.

07:03Quite a brilliant effort.

07:04And Adam Purori falling just shot.

07:06Couldn't quite get where Rutherford did.

07:07Ken Rutherford stood tall, guiding his team's innings with calm authority, reminding everyone

07:15of the natural flair he possessed.

07:17Although India went on to win the match by seven wickets, the day belonged to Ken Rutherford's

07:22artistry with the pad.

07:24It was one of those knocks that made cricket fans pause and appreciate the craft of a best

07:30man who, despite his ups and downs, always carried a touch of class.

07:35Ken Rutherford, New Zealand's 50th ODI Cup, endured a rollercoaster journey in international

07:42cricket.

07:43After a tough start early in his career, he rebuilt himself into a dependable top-order

07:48player and eventually led his country with pride.

07:52A member of side that stormed into the semi-finals of the famous 1992 World Cup, Ken Rutherford

07:58played for a decade, leaving behind memories of determination and quite elegance.

08:03While his numbers may not fully reflect his talent, his influence on New Zealand cricket

08:09during the 1990s remains undeniable.

08:12Ken Rutherford will always be remembered as a graceful cricketer who carried pride and

08:17composure every time he walked to the crease, a true symbol of resilience from the golden

08:23era of the game.

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08:26Thank you very much.

08:27Thank you very much.

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