Rachin Ravindra Biography: Birthday, Career, Stats and Records

Rachin Ravindra is a New Zealand left‑handed batting all‑rounder who also bowls left‑arm orthodox spin.

Rachin Ravindra was born on 18 November 1999 in Wellington, New Zealand. He represents the New Zealand national side across all formats and plays domestically for Wellington. As of June 2026 he is signed with Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket and with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, having previously featured for Chennai Super Kings.

Rachin has amassed 1,865 Test runs at an average of 47.82, including five centuries and seven fifties, and 1,392 ODI runs at 42.18 with five hundreds. In limited‑overs cricket he has taken 25 T20I wickets at 17.6 and 20 ODI wickets at 45.85. His IPL record includes 413 runs at a strike‑rate of 143.9 from 18 matches, with a top score of 65 not out.

Rachin Ravindra: quick facts

Born: 18 November 1999, Wellington
Team: New Zealand

Rachin Ravindra career statistics

Batting

Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike rate	100s	50s
Tests	24	44	1,865	240	47.82	64.29	5	7
ODIs	38	34	1,392	123*	42.18	108.50	5	6
T20Is	50	45	759	69	21.08	135.54	0	4
IPL	18	18	413	65*	24.29	143.90	0	2

Bowling

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best	Average	Economy
Tests	24	11	3/33	47.91	3.01
ODIs	38	20	4/60	45.85	5.80
T20Is	50	25	4/27	17.60	6.88
IPL	18	0	–	–	3.50

Figures as of 11 November 2026. Figures from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org), Open Data Commons Attribution licence.

Rachin Ravindra’s early life

Rachin Ravindra was born in Wellington on 18 November 1999 to parents who migrated from Bangalore, Karnataka. His father, Ravi Krishnamurthy, worked as a software architect and played club‑level cricket in Bangalore before moving to New Zealand in 1997. His grandfather, Balakrishna Adiga, was an educationist and former principal of Vijaya College.

Rachin Ravindra’s domestic career

Rachin featured in New Zealand’s Under‑19 World Cup squads in 2016 and 2018, earning a rising‑star mention after the latter tournament. He secured a Wellington contract for the 2018–19 season and made his List A debut for New Zealand A against Pakistan A in October 2018, followed by a first‑class debut later that month. His first List A century came in November 2019 against Auckland, and his maiden first‑class hundred arrived in March 2020 during the Plunket Shield.

In June 2020 Wellington renewed his contract for the 2020–21 season. He scored a century for New Zealand A against the touring West Indies in November 2020. A stint with Durham County Cricket Club in the English County Championship began in June 2022, where he recorded a double century of 217 on debut against Worcestershire.

Rachin Ravindra’s international career

Rachin made his T20I debut on 1 September 2021 against Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. He entered the Test arena on 25 November 2021 versus India at Green Park, Kanpur, and his ODI debut followed on 25 March 2023 against Sri Lanka at Eden Park, Auckland. Since those debuts he has played 24 Tests, scoring 1,865 runs in 44 innings with a highest score of 240 and claiming 11 wickets, best figures 3/33. In ODIs he has featured in 38 matches, accumulating 1,392 runs with a top score of 123 not out and taking 20 wickets, best 4/60. His T20I record comprises 50 matches, 759 runs and 25 wickets, best bowling 4/27.

His most notable Test innings include 240 against South Africa at Bay Oval on 4 February 2024, 176 against West Indies at Hagley Oval on 2 December 2025, 165 not out versus Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on 7 August 2025 and 134 against India at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on 16 October 2024. In T20Is his best spell is 4/27 against Sri Lanka at R Premadasa Stadium on 25 February 2026. Recent international form (December 2025 to June 2026) shows six Tests, 520 runs in 11 innings with a highest of 176 and a solitary wicket (1/0).

Rachin Ravindra’s franchise and league career

Rachin entered the IPL with Chennai Super Kings, debuting on 22 March 2024 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at MA Chidambaram Stadium. He recorded a 65‑not‑out as his highest IPL score and finished the 2024 season with 413 runs at a strike‑rate of 143.9 from 18 matches, including two fifties. He was later acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for the 2026 IPL, though he did not feature in any matches for the side.

Rachin Ravindra’s playing style

A left‑handed batsman, Rachin favours the middle order but has also opened in limited‑overs tournaments, demonstrating a high strike‑rate of 135.54 in T20Is and 108.5 in ODIs. His left‑arm orthodox spin provides a useful secondary skill, evident from his T20I economy of 6.88 and a best figure of 4/27. He combines solid technique with aggressive intent, as shown by his rapid centuries in World Cup matches and his ability to bowl economical spells in the shortest format.

Rachin Ravindra’s records and achievements

Rachin’s Test double‑century of 240 remains the highest maiden Test hundred by a New Zealand batter. He has recorded five Test centuries and five ODI centuries, including a debut World Cup century of 123* off 96 balls – the fastest New Zealand World Cup hundred at 82 balls. He became the first player to score centuries on debut in both the World Cup and the Champions Trophy, the latter achieved with 112 runs against Bangladesh in January 2025.

Rachin Ravindra’s personal life

Rachin’s family background links back to Bangalore, where his father played club cricket before moving to New Zealand. His grandfather’s career in education influenced his early upbringing. He has spoken of Sachin Tendulkar’s influence on his cricketing aspirations from a young age.

Rachin Ravindra: frequently asked questions

When was Rachin Ravindra born?

Rachin Ravindra was born on 18 November 1999 in Wellington.

Where is Rachin Ravindra from?

Rachin Ravindra was born in Wellington, New Zealand.

Which teams has Rachin Ravindra played for?

Rachin Ravindra plays international cricket for New Zealand.

Which IPL team does Rachin Ravindra play for?

Rachin Ravindra’s IPL teams include Chennai Super Kings.

When did Rachin Ravindra make an international debut?

Rachin Ravindra made a Test debut against India at Green Park, Kanpur on 25 November 2021. Rachin Ravindra made an ODI debut against Sri Lanka at Eden Park, Auckland on 25 March 2023. Rachin Ravindra made a T20I debut against Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on 1 September 2021.