Rachin Ravindra IPL Team

Akshita Patel

Rachin Ravindra IPL Team (Source:@IPL,x.com)Rachin Ravindra IPL Team (Source:@IPL,x.com)

Rachin Ravindra has captured the fans’ hearts with his extraordinary all-round abilities as a left-handed batter and left-arm orthodox spinner. Having made his debut in 2021, Ravindra rose to fame during the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India.

From then, he began playing all three formats for New Zealand. Moreover, the breakout campaign in the ICC ODI World Cup helped Rachin gain the attention of IPL franchises as he entered the auction pool and fetched a contract.

Rachin Ravindra IPL Team​ History

IPL season
Teams
Salary
2024
Chennai Super KingsINR 1.80 crore
2025Chennai Super KingsINR 4 crore

Rachin Ravindra IPL Team 2025

In his brief career in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rachin Ravindra has played for five-time IPL champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He entered the auction pool in 2024 and CSK placed a bid of INR 1.80 crore to seal the deal. 

However, for IPL 2025, CSK had to release him into the mega auction pool due to limited retention. Regardless, the franchise did not disappoint him. 

After Punjab Kings placed the highest bid of INR 3.20 crore, CSK opted to exercise their Right to Match (RTM) card. PBKS then raised the final bid to INR 4 crore and the team management agreed to the bid without a second thought.

FAQs: Rachin Ravindra IPL team

Q.1 Is Rachin Ravindra an Indian?

Answer: Rachin Ravindra is a New Zealand citizen. However, he was born into an Indian origin family.

Q.2 Is Rachin Ravindra released from CSK?

Answer: Rachin was released from CSK’s squad before the IPL 2025 mega auction. However, the franchise bought him back via an RTM card for a price of INR 4 crore.

Q.3 Is Rachin Ravindra in IPL 2025?

Answer: Yes, Rachin Ravindra played in IPL 2025 for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Q.4 Is CSK used RTM card or not?

Answer: Yes, CSK used an RTM card in the IPL 2025 mega auction. They used it for Rachin Ravindra to buy him back for INR 4 crore.

Q.5 How much did CSK pay for Rachin Ravindra?

Answer: CSK paid INR 1.80 crore to Rachin Ravindra in IPL 2024. Moreover, in IPL 2025, his value rose to INR 4 crore as Chennai had to cash out that money during the mega auction.