3 Potential Replacements For Rachin Ravindra In CSK's IPL 2025 Squad

Rachin Ravindra got injured during PAK vs NZ 1st ODI [Source: @Ashish_Yadav24, ICC/X.com]

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra suffered a serious injury while fielding during the ODI Tri-Nation Series match against Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The injury occurred when Khushdil Shah played a slog-sweep in the 38th over, and Rachin, positioned at deep square leg, failed to spot the ball. 

Unfortunately, the ball struck him directly on the face, causing heavy bleeding. He was immediately rushed off the field, and though the full extent of the injury is still unknown, such injuries can be dangerous. 

If Rachin takes time to recover and is unable to play in IPL 2025, here are three players who could replace him.

3. Daryl Mitchell

One of the top choices for CSK could be New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell. He was part of the CSK squad in IPL 2024, where he was bought for a hefty INR 14 crore. Mitchell played 13 matches and scored 318 runs, including two half-centuries. He is a reliable batter who can play both in the top and middle order, making him a versatile asset.

Table - Daryl Mitchell's IPL stats

Mitchell is a right-handed batsman and a medium-pace bowler. In his IPL career, he has played 15 innings, scoring 351 runs at a strike rate of 131.46. His experience and ability to perform under pressure and his all-round skills make him a strong contender to rejoin CSK if Rachin is unavailable.

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2. Sikandar Raza

Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza is another possible replacement. He has prior IPL experience, having played for Punjab Kings in IPL 2023. Raza is known for his consistency in T20 cricket and has played in various franchise leagues around the world.

In IPL 2023, he played seven matches, scoring 139 runs and taking three wickets. One of his standout performances was a match-winning 57 runs against Lucknow Super Giants. Overall, he has played nine IPL innings, scoring 182 runs at a strike rate of 133.82. With the ball, he has taken three wickets in nine innings.

Table - Sikandar Raza's IPL stats

Raza is a versatile player who can contribute with both bat and ball. His right-arm off-break and leg-break variations add an extra dimension to his game, making him a strong replacement for Rachin Ravindra in CSK’s squad.

1. Kyle Mayers

West Indies all-rounder Kyle Mayers could also be a strong replacement for Rachin Ravindra. Mayers last played in IPL 2023 for Lucknow Super Giants, where he scored 379 runs in 13 innings at an impressive strike rate of 144.10, including four half-centuries.

Table - Kyle Mayers's IPL stats

In the recently concluded BPL 2024-25, Mayers showcased his excellent form, scoring 209 runs in six innings with a staggering strike rate of 177.12. He also made an impact with the ball, taking five wickets in seven innings. Additionally, in the ILT20, he scored 230 runs in 10 innings and grabbed six wickets in seven innings. His explosive batting and ability to contribute with the ball make him a suitable candidate for CSK.

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