Rachin Ravindra is a New Zealand international cricketer. He plays all three formats- Test, One-Day and T20 for New Zealand. He is a centrally contracted player. Rachin made his international debut in September 2021 for the New Zealand cricket team. He has recently become the brand ambassador of Life Direct, a New Zealand-based insurance company.
Rachin Ravindra IPL team was Chennai Super Kings. He plays at no. 3 of the CSK batting order. He has played 10 matches in IPL and scored 222 runs with a strike rate of 160.9. Rachin Ravindra is Indian, but only through his ancestors as his parents belong to Bengaluru, India. Rachin Ravindra Birthplace is Wellington, New Zealand and he was born on November 18, 1999.
Personal Information
| Full Name | Rachin Ravindra |
| Born | November 18, 1999 Wellington |
| Rachin Ravindra Age | 24 Years, 11 Months, 16 Days |
| Rachin Ravindra Nationality | New Zealand |
| Batting Style | Left Handed |
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Sport | Cricket |
Other Personal Information
| Nickname | The Hairy Rav |
| Occupation | Cricketer |
| Birth Place | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Height | 5’9” |
| Net worth | $2 Million |
| Rachin Ravindra Parents | Ravi Krishnamurthy (F), Deepa Krishnamurthy (M) |
| School | Hutt International Boys School, Wellington |
| Marital status | Not married |
| Girlfriend | Premila Morar |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Rachin Ravindra’s Instagram | @rachinravindra |
| Rachin Ravindra’s Facebook | NA |
Rachin Ravindra Family
Born in Wellington, New Zealand, Rachin’s roots belong to India. Rachin Ravindra ‘s father, Ravi Krishnamurthy is a software architect and was living in Bengaluru, before embarking on a new life in New Zealand. He had a passion for cricket and played at the club level in Bangalore. Rachin Ravindra parents belong to Bengaluru, India.
There is an interesting story behind his name. Rachin Ravindra name story is as you see it is Rachin (the first name), his father was a big fan of cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. So, his father combined both legends’ names to name his son, Rachin (Ra+ chin). The unique nomenclature perhaps overshadowed the bright future that awaited the young cricketer.
Rachin Ravindra Debut
International Debut
Rachin made his international debut for the New Zealand cricket team in 2016 when he was selected for the U19 Cricket World Cup. He then again represented the team in the 2018 U19 Cricket World Tourney named as one of the rising stars of the tournament. June 2018 brought the most anticipated news for Rachin as he received a contract with Wellington for the 2018-19 season.
His List A debut was against Pakistan A in October 2018. Later in the same month, he made his first-class debut against Pakistan A. November 2019 brought his first List-A century when he scored a brilliant 130 off 109 balls in the 2019-20 Ford Trophy playing for Wellington against Auckland. His first-class century came in round six of the 2019–20 Plunket Shield season. As of now, Rachin Ravindra current teams are Wellington, New Zealand, and Chennai Super Kings.
Test Debut
Rachin Ravindra played his first test against India in Kanpur on November 25, 2021. He scored 13 and 18 n.o. In both innings, respectively. With the ball, he conceded 45 runs in both innings.
ODI Debut
He made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in Auckland on March 25, 2023. His score was 49 from 52 balls with 4 (4s) and 1 (6s) at a strike rate of 94.23.
T20 Debut
Rachin would not like to remember his T20 Debut as he got a duck in that inning. He played his first T20 against Bangladesh in Mirpur (Bangladesh) on September 1, 2021. With the ball, he conceded 21 runs in 4 overs and took 1 wicket.
| Type of Format | Date | Bat | Ball | Strike Rate | Wicket |
| Test | Nov 25, 2021 | 31 Runs | 45 runs | NA | 0 |
| ODI | Mar 25, 2023 | 49 Runs | 0 | 94.23 | 0 |
| T20 | Sep 1, 2021 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
ODI World Cup 2023
The Wellington-born all-rounder’s performance was impressive at the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he smashed 578 runs in nine innings featuring 3 centuries and 2 fifties- distinguished him from competitors such as Yashashvi Jaiswal, Geral Coetzee, and Dilshan Madhushanka.
Also, three hundred scored by Rachin Ravindra was the most by any Kiwi cricketer in a single edition of the tourney, a record that makes his numbers look even more impactful at the age of 24. With his magnificent performances at the ODI World Cup, he took the entire cricket world by storm, leading to hailing him as one of the vital players of the ODI game. Rachin matched Kane Williamson’s record for most runs in the 2019 world ODI World Cup. He also became the highest run-scorer in a debut World Cup.
Batting in the top order, either as an opener or at No. 3, Rachin Ravindra is remarkable as the fourth-highest run-getter in the ODI World Cup. Despite making his Test and ODI debut recently, he played some of the best knocks ever in the tournament taking New Zealand Team to the semi-final.
Rachin Ravindra IPL
Rachin made his IPL debut in 2024 and played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). His solid performances in the ODI World Cup earned him a spot in Indian Premier League 2024. The IPL auction was held in Dubai where Rachin Ravindra IPL price was Rs. 1.80 crores. His base price was 50 lakhs.
Batted at the top order for CSK, Rachin appeared in 10 matches for the franchise in the last edition of IPL. He scored 222 runs with the highest score of 61 runs at an average of 22.22. The scorecard of the left-handed Black Caps player includes 1 fifty with 22 (4s) and 12 (6s) with a strike rate of 160.87.
He didn’t bowl too much in IPL 2024, and in his 2-over spell, he conceded 10 runs. The New Zealand all-rounder is more considered for contributing with his bat rather than the bowl.
According to sources, Rachin has not been retained by CSK and so, he is available for the auction, and which will be Rachin Ravindra’s IPL Team 2025 is still a question. If he gets an opportunity to play for another franchise in IPL 2025, the journey of Rachin Ravindra in CSK will only be for one year.
Rachin Ravindra Stats
Batting Career Summary
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s | |
| Test | 12 | 24 | 2 | 928 | 240 | 42.18 | 1654 | 56.11 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 102 | 10 |
| ODI | 25 | 21 | 1 | 820 | 123 | 41.0 | 759 | 108.04 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 83 | 23 |
| T20I | 23 | 21 | 6 | 231 | 68 | 15.4 | 185 | 124.86 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 10 |
| IPL | 10 | 10 | 0 | 222 | 61 | 22.2 | 138 | 160.87 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 12 |
Bowling Career Summary
| M | Inn | B | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Econ | Avg | SR | 5W | 10W | |
| Test | 12 | 16 | 879 | 446 | 10 | 3/33 | 4/83 | 3.05 | 44.60 | 87.90 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 25 | 20 | 835 | 839 | 18 | 4/60 | 4/60 | 6.03 | 46.61 | 46.39 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 23 | 14 | 240 | 256 | 13 | 3/22 | 3/22 | 6.4 | 19.69 | 18.46 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 10 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Rachin Ravindra FAQs
Q 1. What is the rank of Rachin Ravindra in ODI & Test?
Ans. Rachin Ravindra is currently positioned at 48th place in the ICC ODI rankings with a total of 532 points. However, in the 11 Tests he played, currently, he is at 10th position in the ICC Test batting rankings with a total of 711 points.
Q 2. What is the favourite food of Rachin Ravindra?
Ans. Rachin Ravindra, the rising cricket star of New Zealand is a fan of South Indian delicacies such as idli and dosa, however, he has to forgo these treats for his disciplined dietary choices. He avoided these dishes during the ODI World Cup 2023 when he visited his grandparents in Bengaluru.
Q 3. Who is the girlfriend of Rachin Ravindra?
Ans. Rachin Ravindra Girlfriend name is Premila Morar. She is a talented fashion designer and belongs to Pukekohe East, Auckland. She is not only the biggest supporter and cheerleader of Rachin; she is also making waves on the international scene.
Q 4. What is Rachin Ravindra’s Black Mamba Inspiration?
Ans. Rachin wears jersey no. 8 for Kiwis and there is a reason. He is a huge fan of Kobe Bryant, the late basketball superstar, who won five NBA titles. Kobe, nicknamed the Black Mamba, after the highly venomous snake from Africa, really admires him.
Q 5. What is the connection between Rachin’s school and cricket?
Ans. Rachin attended Hutt International Boys’ School in Wellington and was a schoolboy cricket genius. He debuted for the First XI when he was nine years old and was a nightmare for the opposing side over the next five years. They had little answers to his batting abilities and left-arm spin bowling.
Q 6. What are Rachin Ravindra stats in ODIs and T20s ?
Ans. Rachin has played 25 ODIs and 23 T20s in total. In ODIs, he has scored 820 runs, and in T20s, he has 231 runs under his belt.