Personal details
| Full Name | Rachin Ravindra |
| Date of birth | November 18, 1999 |
| Age | 24 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (178 cm) |
| Current team | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| Position | Top order |
| Batting style | Left hand Bat |
| Bowling style | Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| Jersey number | 17 |
| Started playing | March 25, 2023 |
| Family members | Father – Ravi Krishnamurthy Mother – Deepa Krishnamurthy |
Rachin Ravindra Recent Matches
| MATCH | Bat | Bowl | Date | Ground | Format |
| CSK vs RR | 27 | — | 12-May-2024 | Chennai | T20 |
| CSK vs GT | 1 | — | 10-May-2024 | Ahmedabad | T20 |
| CSK vs LSG | 0 | — | 19-Apr-2024 | Lucknow | T20 |
| CSK vs MI | 21 | — | 14-Apr-2024 | Wankhede | T20 |
| CSK vs KKR | 15 | 0/4 | 08-Apr-2024 | Chennai | T20 |
Batting Stats
| FORMAT | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100s | 50s |
| Tests | 7 | 519 | 240 | 39.92 | 49.28 | 1 | 2 |
| ODIs | 25 | 820 | 123* | 41 | 108.03 | 3 | 3 |
| T20Is | 20 | 214 | 68 | 16.46 | 133.75 | 0 | 1 |
Bowling stats
| FORMAT | Mat | Wkts | BBM | Ave | Econ | 4w |
| Tests | 7 | 10 | 4/83 | 33.1 | 2.76 | 0 |
| ODIs | 25 | 18 | 4/60 | 46.61 | 6.02 | 1 |
| T20Is | 20 | 11 | 3/22 | 22.45 | 6.67 | 0 |
Teams
New Zealand
Chennai Super Kings
Wellington
New Zealand Under-19s
Wellington Under-17s
Wellington Under-19s
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About Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra, born on 18 November 1999, is a cricketer from New Zealand who has represented the national team at the international level since September 2021.
In December 2023, he was acquired by the Chennai Super Kings in the player auction for the 2024 Indian Premier League.
Rachin Ravindra was born in Wellington on 18 November 1999 to Hindu parents of South Indian descent from Bangalore. His father, Ravi Krishnamurthy, who worked as a software architect, had previously played cricket at the club level in Bangalore before relocating to New Zealand in 1997. Rachin’s first name is believed to be inspired by a combination of Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar, although his father considers it a coincidence. His grandfather, Balakrishna Adiga, is a respected educator in India.
Rachin’s interest in cricket was sparked by his admiration for Sachin Tendulkar from a young age. He began playing cricket in Wellington at the age of five and regularly traveled to Bangalore to participate in club cricket.
Rachin Ravindra Career Highlights
– Following his remarkable performance at the 2023 ODI World Cup, Rachin Ravindra was selected by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a sum of INR 1.8 crore.
– Initially not slated to start, an injury to Devon Conway provided Ravindra with the opportunity to showcase his talents.
– Making his IPL debut in 2024, Ravindra impressed immediately, scoring 37 runs from just 15 deliveries against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He continued his fine form in the following match, smashing a 46 off 20 balls against the Gujarat Titans.
Career
Domestic career
Rachin Ravindra marked his Indian Premier League debut on March 22, 2024, playing for the Chennai Super Kings against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He became the first player from his team to hit a six in the league. Ravindra’s innings saw him score 37 runs off just 15 deliveries before being dismissed by Rajat Patidar off the bowling of Karn Sharma.
IPL Career
| YEAR | MAT | RUNS | HS | AVG | SR | 100 | 50 |
| 2024 | 9 | 161 | 46 | 17.89 | 159.41 | 0 | 0 |
International career
Rachin Ravindra, a prominent New Zealand cricketer, participated in the 2016 and 2018 under-19 World Cups, gaining recognition as one of the rising stars by the ICC after the latter event. He made his List A and first-class debuts for New Zealand A in 2018. In November 2019, he scored his maiden List A century, followed by his first first-class century in March 2020. Ravindra’s breakthrough came during the 2023 World Cup, where he amassed 578 runs, winning the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year award. In February 2024, he scored his maiden Test century against South Africa. His standout performance in the 2023 World Cup included three centuries, setting multiple records, such as the youngest New Zealander to score a World Cup century and the most centuries by a New Zealand player in World Cup history.
Test Career
In his Test career spanning from 2021 to 2024, Rachin Ravindra has played 7 matches, featuring in 14 innings. With a total of 519 runs at an impressive average of 39.92.
ODI Career
Throughout his ODI career spanning from 2021 to 2024, Rachin Ravindra has participated in 20 matches, featuring in 18 innings. With a total of 214 runs, including a highest score of 68, Ravindra has maintained an average of 16.46.
