Varun Chakaravarthy Profile, India
India -
Bowler
Full Name: Varun Chakaravarthy
Birth Date: August 29, 1991 (34 Years)
Birth Place: Bidar, Karnataka
Nationality: India
Role: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Leg Spin
Teams: India, Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings, Tamil Nadu, Idream Karaikudi Kaalai, Dindigul Dragons, Siechem Madurai Panthers, Heros
Batting Statistics
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | BF | NO | HS | AVG | S/R | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 45 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 0.75 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 (Domestic) | 156 | 35 | 102 | 131 | 18 | 24 | 6 | 77.86 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 |
| List A | 29 | 14 | 121 | 168 | 3 | 32 | 11 | 72.02 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
| First Class | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Performance
| Format | M | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 45 | 43 | - | 1213 | 73 | 5/17 | 16.61 | 7.55 | - | 2 |
| T20 (Domestic) | 156 | 153 | - | 4376 | 204 | 5/17 | 21.45 | 7.62 | - | 3 |
| List A | 29 | 29 | - | 1072 | 75 | 5/9 | 14.29 | 4.24 | - | 5 |
| First Class | 1 | 1 | - | 105 | 1 | 1/105 | 105 | 2.69 | - | 0 |
| T10 | 1 | 1 | - | 5 | 1 | 1/5 | 5 | 5 | - | 0 |
| ODI | 4 | 4 | - | 190 | 10 | 5/42 | 19 | 4.75 | - | 1 |
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Varun Chakaravarthy International Career, Test, ODI, and T20 Profile, Stats and Records
Varun Chakaravarthy is a professional Indian cricket player. Born on 29 August 1991, the 34-year-old is best known as a ‘mystery’ spinner. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), he represents the Kolkata Knight Riders. He previously worked as an engineer, but quit his corporate job at the age of 25 to pursue his dream of becoming a professional cricketer. Varun Chakaravarthy won the Asia Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. He also lifted the T20 World Cup in 2026. Here you can check out all his stats and records in international T20, ODIs, and Test cricket.
Varun Chakaravarthy T20 Debut
Varun Chakaravarthy's T20 career began against Sri Lanka on 25 July 2021. The match was held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. He took 1 wicket and gave away 28 runs in 4 overs. In the end, India won the match by 38 runs.
Varun Chakaravarthy T20 Career
In Varun Chakaravarthy T20 career, he has made 45 appearances for the Indian national team. He has also played in two T20 World Cups in his career (2021 and 2026). He has played against the likes of New Zealand, South Africa, England, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Australia, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Netherlands, Namibia, Scotland, and the USA.
Varun Chakaravarthy T20 Stats as Bowler:
Varun Chakaravarthy T20 records: His best bowling figures are 5/17, which came against South Africa in November 2024. He also has two 5-wicket hauls to his name so far.
Varun Chakaravarthy T20 wickets: Varun Chakaravarthy total T20 wickets are 73 wickets in 45 matches. He maintains a bowling average of 16.62 with an economy rate of 7.56 and a strike rate of 13.19.
Varun Chakaravarthy T20 Stats as Batsman:
Varun Chakaravarthy is primarily a bowler for the men in blue. He has only made 10 appearances as a batsman in 45 matches. Varun Chakaravarthy total T20 runs are 3. He has been out for a duck 4 times in his career.
Varun Chakaravarthy T20 Records and Achievements
No.1 bowler: Varun Chakaravarthy became No.1-ranked bowler in the ICC Men’s T20I bowling list in 2025.
Highest rating: He received 181 rating points, breaking Jasprit Bumrah’s record to become the highest-rated Indian bowler.
World Cup: He won the T20 World Cup in 2026 as the joint-highest wicket taker with Jasprit Bumrah (14 wickets).
Most wickets: Varun Chakaravarthy was tied with Mohammad Nawaz as the highest-wicket taker in a calendar year with 36 T20I wickets in 2025.
Varun Chakaravarthy ODI Debut
Varun Chakaravarthy ODI career began on 9 February 2025 against England. The match was held at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. He took 1 wicket and gave away 54 runs in 10 overs. His maiden dismissal was England’s Phil Salt. In the end, India won the encounter by 4 wickets.
Varun Chakaravarthy ODI Career
In Varun Chakaravarthy ODI career, he has made one 4 appearances for the Indian national team. In these 4 matches, he has played against England, New Zealand, and Australia. He also lifted the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Varun Chakaravarthy ODI Stats as Bowler:
Varun Chakaravarthy ODI records: His best bowling figures are 5/42, which came against New Zealand in March 2025. He maintains a bowling average of 19.00 with an economy rate of 4.75 and a strike rate of 24.0.
Varun Chakaravarthy ODI wickets: Varun Chakaravarthy total ODI wickets are 10 in 4 matches. He also registered one 5-wicket haul during his time with the men in blue.
Varun Chakaravarthy ODI Stats as Batsman:
Varun Chakaravarthy is a right-arm “mystery” leg-spin bowler. He was a key member of Team India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. In the final, he dismissed Will Young and Glenn Phillips to secure the trophy. Varun Chakaravarthy is yet to step on the pitch as a batsman in ODI cricket.
Varun Chakaravarthy ODI Records and Achievements
2025 Trophy: He was a key player for the men in blue as they went on to win the ICC Champions Trophy.
Oldest debutant: At the age of 33 during his debut, he became the second-oldest Indian player to make his debut in ODI cricket.
Fastest wicket taker: He became the fastest Indian player to take 5 wickets in a match, which he managed to do in his second ODI match.
Cup winner: He also won the Asia Cup with the Indian national cricket team.
Varun Chakaravarthy Test Career
Varun Chakaravarthy has established himself as a T20 specialist. He has also made his ODI debut at the age of 33. He is a brilliant and reliable bowler for Team India. However, he is yet to make his Test debut for the Indian national cricket team.
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