Rachin Ravindra is a New Zealand international cricketer renowned as a left-handed batting all-rounder who also bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin. He plays top-order and middle-order batting roles for the New Zealand national team and has gained a reputation for dynamic scoring and impactful performances in all formats. Domestically he represents Wellington, and in franchise cricket he has featured for Chennai Super Kings, Washington Freedom, and Manchester Originals, and was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for the IPL 2026 season.
Ravindra made his T20 International debut in September 2021 and his Test debut in November 2021 against India; his ODI debut followed in March 2023 versus Sri Lanka. Since then he has become a cornerstone of New Zealand’s batting lineup, known for his ability to build big innings. In Test cricket he has posted multiple centuries, including a maiden double century score of 240 — the highest maiden Test hundred for New Zealand. In ODIs he scored five centuries, with a notable rapid century on World Cup debut in 2023 and multiple big scores in ICC events.
In major tournaments Ravindra has enjoyed success, including earning ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year (2023) and Player of the Tournament in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, where he led New Zealand’s scoring charts and delivered match-winning innings.
Ravindra rose through New Zealand’s domestic scene with Wellington before expanding into international franchise cricket. In the Indian Premier League, he debuted for Chennai Super Kings in 2024, and later was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2026 auction. He has also featured in Major League Cricket with Washington Freedom and in The Hundred with Manchester Originals. His performances in franchise leagues underline his versatility and value as a batting all-rounder in T20 formats.
Ravindra’s batting blends classical technique with aggression, allowing him to score quickly and adapt to different match situations. He has built substantial innings in Tests and ODIs, anchoring innings while also accelerating scoring when needed. His left-arm spin adds tactical depth, making him a genuine all-round option, and he is noted for athletic fielding. His adaptability across formats and match contexts has made him an integral part of New Zealand’s lineup.
Rachin Ravindra is a rising New Zealand all-round cricketer whose combination of left-handed batting power, spin bowling and adaptability across formats has made him one of the country’s most valuable contemporary players. His consistent run-scoring, especially in Tests and ODIs, and achievements in international tournaments highlight his growing stature in world cricket.