Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra is a New Zealand cricketer who bats and bowls left-handed. Born on November 18, 1999, he made his debut on the international stage in a T20 International against Bangladesh in September 2021. He played his first Test match against India in November 2021. Rachin plays for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.

Ravindra has represented New Zealand in two ICC Under-19 World Cups, earning awards for his all-round performances. He won the 2023 ICC Emerging Men's Cricketer of the Year award in recognition of his performance in the ODI World Cup. He was the youngest player to win New Zealand's highest men's cricket accolade, the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, in March 2024.

Rachin Ravindra: Along the Years

Rachin Ravindra Records

• In 2016 and 2018, Rachin Ravindra played for New Zealand in two ICC Under-19 World Cups.

• Named ICC Rising Star of the Tournament in the 2018 U-19 World Cup

• At the age of sixteen, Rachin became the youngest cricket player in history to represent New Zealand under-19 in 2016.

• In 2018, he played his first List A match in the UAE against Pakistan A.

• On November 25, he made his Test debut in the WTC 2021 match against India.

• When he scored his century against Pakistan in the 2023 ICC World Cup, he broke Tendulkar's record for the most World Cup hundreds achieved before the age of twenty-four.

• Fourth Kiwi player to score a century in the debut World Cup match.

• Youngest New Zealand player to score a World Cup century.

• First Zealand Batsman to score 3 World Cup centuries, most till now in the history of the New Zealand team.

Rachin Ravindra Awards and Accolades

• Rachin Ravindra was named the ICC Rising Star of the tournament in the 2018 U-19 World Cup.

• ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year in the 2023 World Cup.

• Youngest player to receive the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, the highest men's cricket award in New Zealand.

Rachin Ravindra Career

In 2016, Rachin Ravindra represented New Zealand in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He is the youngest player of the New Zealand U-19 tournament so far

He played in the 2018 U19 World Cup as well, and was named ICC Rising Stars of the tournament. In the same year, he made his List A debut for New Zealand A against Pakistan A.

Rachin played his first Test match against India in Kanpur three years later. Even though he did not play the best of the series, his 18 not out from 91 balls at No. 8 helped New Zealand win the Test match in late December 2021.

He debuted in the T20I against Bangladesh in January 2021. Rachin Ravindra was named ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2023. Ravindra recorded his maiden Test hundred in February 2024 against South Africa.

Rachin Ravindra Domestic Career

Rachin debuted in the U-19 World Cup in 2016 and became the youngest cricketer to play U-19 for New Zealand. Rachin Ravindra’s debut in first-class cricket came in the 2018 season. The same year he was selected to represent New Zealand in the U19 World Cup. In 2018, Rachin secured a contract for the Wellington Cricket team and also scored his List A maiden century in the 2019 season against Auckland.

Rachin Ravindra IPL Career

On March 22, 2024, Ravindra debuted in his first Indian Premier League match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He scored 37 runs in 15 balls before being caught out. CSK picked him for INR 1.8 crore following his impressive performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Rachin Ravindra International Career

Rachin Ravindra played for New Zealand in the ICC Under-19 World Cup in 2016. He played in the 2018 U-19 World Cup as well. He played his first List A match for New Zealand A against Pakistan A the same year.

Three years later, in Kanpur, Rachin played against India in his debut Test match. He made his T20I debut in January 2021 against Bangladesh. In 2023, Rachin played against Sri Lanka in his debut ODI. Rachin Ravindra was awarded the ICC Emerging Men's Cricketer of the Year 2023. In February 2024, Ravindra scored his first-ever Test century while playing against South Africa.

Rachin Ravindra ODI Career

On March 25, 2023, Rachin played his first ODI match for New Zealand against Sri Lanka. Rachin Ravindra had an extraordinary year in 2023, scoring 578 runs and three centuries at the World Cup. He scored his maiden ODI century in the World Cup itself. He finished the season with 820 ODI runs, a strike rate of 108.03, and the 2023 ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year title.

Rachin Ravindra Test Career

Rachin Ravindra made it in the New Zealand Test team for their series against India in November 2021. On November 25, 2021, he played his first Test match for New Zealand against India. Rachin Ravindra scored his first Test century in February 2024, batting at No. 4, in the opening Test of South Africa's tour of New Zealand. Rachin scored 240, which was New Zealand batter's highest maiden Test century.

Rachin Ravindra T20I Career

Rachin debuted in T20I against Bangladesh in 2021.Rachin Ravindra has played 20 matches so far, scoring 214 runs at an average of 16. Throughout his T20 career, Rachin Ravindra has struck 10 sixes and 14 fours.Rachin Ravindra scored 68 runs off of 35 balls to help his side reach the finish line in their most recent T20 encounter, which took place in February 2024 at Sky Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, against Australia.

Rachin Ravindra Captaincy

Rachin did not play as captain in any match as of 2024.

Rachin Ravindra Under-19 Career

Rachin Ravindra played for New Zealand in the Under-19 World Cup in 2016. Currently, he is the youngest Kiwi player to play for New Zealand in the U-19 tournament. He played in the 2018 U-19 World Cup as well, and was named ICC Rising Stars of the tournament. He played his first List A match for New Zealand A against Pakistan A the same year.

Rachin Ravindra Family

On November 18, 1999, Rachin Ravindra, a cricket player from New Zealand, was born in Wellington to Indian parents who were originally from Bangalore. Before relocating to New Zealand in 1997, his father, Ravi Krishnamurthy, a software architect, played club cricket in Bangalore. Balakrishna Adiga, his grandfather, is a well-known educationist in India.

Rachin Ravindra Net Worth

Rachin Ravindra's estimated net worth, as of 2024, is $2 million or INR 16 crore. His professional cricket career is his primary source of income, and as he is still relatively new to the sport, he doesn't have many businesses to endorse or promote. He was signed by CSK for INR 1.8 crore in the 2024 auctions which will be Rachin’s season salary in IPL.

Rachin Ravindra House

Although Rachin Ravindra's family moved to New Zealand, his roots are in Banglore, India. He was born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand. There is no specific information about his house or properties.

Rachin Ravindra Cars

There is no authentic information about his cars although he is seen driving a Brighton car on Social Media. No specific information is available regarding his car collection.