Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Date of Birth | 18/11/1999 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Wellington, New Zealand |
Latest News about Rachin Ravindra
09/03/2025
Rachin Ravindra was named Player of the Tournament at the 2025 Champions Trophy after leading the run-scoring charts with 263 runs at an average of 65.75. His consistent performances with the bat highlighted his growing stature in limited-overs cricket. This accolade followed his breakout 2023 World Cup campaign.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 177 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Ethnicity | Kannada |
| School | Hutt International Boys' School in Wellington |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Premila Morar (fashion designer) |
Family
| Father | Ravi Krishnamurthy |
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| Mother | Deepa Krishnamurthy |
| Siblings | Aisiri |
Career
| Made Test debut for New Zealand in 2021 against India, scoring 18* off 91 balls to help draw the match. | |
| ODI debut in 2022. | |
| T20I debut in 2021. | |
| Plays domestic cricket for Wellington Firebirds. | |
| Played for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024. | |
| Joined Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL. | |
| Played for Durham in 2022 County Championship, scoring a double-century on debut. | |
| Part of New Zealand squad for ICC World Test Championship final. | |
| Career stats as of 2026: Test - 20 matches, 1526 runs at 47.68 avg including 4 centuries (highest 240); ODI - 39 matches, 1424 runs at 41.88 avg including 5 centuries; T20I - 52 matches, 759 runs at 20.51 avg. | |
| Scored 240 in February 2024 during the first Test of South Africa's tour of New Zealand, his maiden Test century and the highest maiden Test century by a New Zealand batter. | |
| Became the first New Zealand batter to score three centuries in a single Men's World Cup in 2023. | |
| Surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in a single World Cup edition before turning 25 with 550 runs in 9 matches during the 2023 World Cup. | |
| Won the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year award in 2023. | |
| Named Player of the Tournament at the 2025 Champions Trophy with 263 runs at an average of 65.75. | |
| Scored 123* off 96 balls on ODI World Cup debut against England in 2023, becoming only the fourth New Zealand player to score a century on World Cup debut and achieving the fastest century by a New Zealand player in World Cup history at 82 balls. | |
| Scored his second World Cup century against Australia on 28 October 2023 during a high-scoring run chase of 389 at Dharamsala. | |
| Scored his third World Cup century in the semifinal against South Africa, his first in an ODI knockout match. | |
| Broke Jonny Bairstow's record for most runs by a player in his debut World Cup with 550 runs on 9 November 2023. | |
| Bowling average of 17.46 in T20I cricket with 26 wickets taken. |
Favourites
| Cricketer(s) | Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Kumar Sangakkara, Brian Lara |
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| Colour | Black |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rachin Ravindra is a cricketer from New Zealand known for his batting all-rounder skills. | |
| 2. He garnered attention by scoring his first ODI century during the 2023 Cricket World Cup's opening match at Narendra Modi Stadium in India. | |
| 3. His family has its origins in Bengaluru, India, and moved to Wellington during the early 1990s. | |
| 4. As a child, Rachin often played cricket with his father and developed a passion for the sport. | |
| 5. He excelled in school cricket and made a mark by scoring 208 runs and taking six wickets in a tournament. | |
| 6. Rachin has progressed through the ranks of New Zealand cricket, representing them at various levels. | |
| 7. He plays for Wellington in domestic matches and has been recognized for his consistent performance. | |
| 8. Rachin made significant contributions to his teams, such as scoring a maiden List A century and a First-class century. | |
| 9. He has showcased his talent internationally and was part of New Zealand's Test squad and the ICC World Test Championship final. | |
| 10. In 2022, Rachin joined Durham County Cricket Club in England and marked his debut with a double-century. | |
| 11. Rachin has represented various Wellington teams at the domestic level. | |
| 12. In his spare time, Rachin enjoys traveling and engaging in adventure sports. | |
| 13. He idolized cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar and admired basketball player Kobe Bryant. | |
| 14. Rachin's jersey number 8 is a tribute to Kobe Bryant, reflecting his love for basketball. | |
| 15. His name, Rachin, is believed to be a blend of Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar, though its actual origin differs. | |
| 16. Rachin prioritizes fitness and adheres to a rigorous workout routine. | |
| 17. He received coaching from various cricket mentors and participated in training sessions across India. | |
| 18. Rachin overcame health challenges as a child and grew up to be a healthy and successful cricketer. | |
| 19. He was recently picked by Chennai Super Kings in the 2024 IPL auction at a significant fee. | |
| 20. Won the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year award in 2023. | |
| 21. Batting all-rounder with left-hand batting and slow left-arm orthodox bowling. | |
| 22. His economical bowling was highlighted in the T20I series against Bangladesh, with four overs going for just eight runs in the fourth match. | |
| 23. In IPL 2025, he scored 191 runs in 8 matches for Kolkata Knight Riders with a highest score of 65*. |