India
| Full Name Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane | Born June 06, 1988, Ashwi-KD, Maharashtra | Age 36y 319d |
| Batting Style Right hand Bat | Bowling Style Right arm Medium | Playing Role Top order Batter |
Team
Ajinkya Rahane: The Silent Storm Redefining Resilience
Personal Profile
Hailing from Dombivli’s gritty suburbs, Ajinkya Rahane’s journey from matted wickets to global cricket is a tale of relentless dedication. A middle-class prodigy, he honed his craft under Pravin Amre, rising through junior ranks with monk-like focus. Rahane’s unassuming demeanor masks a steely resolve, earning him the title of Mumbai’s “Silent Storm” 12.
International Mastery
Rahane’s Test career blossomed overseas:
- 2013-2014 : Announced himself with a gritty 51* against South Africa’s pace battery, followed by a maiden ton in New Zealand and a Lord’s century (103) that ended India’s 28-year drought there.
- 2014-2015 : Dominated Australia with a Boxing Day 147, forming a legendary 262-run stand with Virat Kohli.
- Global Versatility : Scored centuries in every Test nation except South Africa (96*) and Bangladesh (98*), overcoming a shaky home record with twin tons vs. SA in 2015 34.
A World Cup 2015 hero (79* vs. SA), Rahane’s ODI career was stifled by India’s stacked top order but remains a Test titan 5.
Domestic Dominance
- Ranji Titan : Burst onto the scene with 1,089 runs in his second season, anchoring Mumbai’s dominance.
- 2024-25 Resurgence : Led Mumbai to Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy glory, smashing 469 runs as captain—proving age is no barrier 6.
IPL Journey: From Struggles to Captaincy
- Rajasthan Royals (2011-2022) :
- 2012 Breakthrough : 550+ runs, maiden IPL ton.
- 2013-2016 : Pillar of consistency, famed for calculated aggression.
- Chennai Super Kings (2023) : Revived career with 326 runs @ 172.48 SR, aiding CSK’s 5th title.
- Kolkata Knight Riders (2025) : Named captain, Rahane aims to reignite KKR’s campaign with his tactical acumen 78.
Legacy
A technician’s technician, Rahane’s compact drives and short-ball mastery set him apart. Dropped post-2022, he roared back via domestic cricket—a testament to his unyielding spirit. In an era of flamboyance, Rahane’s quiet brilliance remains cricket’s gold standard. 🏏✨
Ajinkya Rahane Career Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 85 | 144 | 12 | 5077 | 188 | 38.46 | 10256 | 49.50 | 12 | 26 | 578 | 35 | 102 | 0 |
| ODIs | 90 | 87 | 3 | 2962 | 111 | 35.26 | 3767 | 78.63 | 3 | 24 | 293 | 33 | 48 | 0 |
| T20Is | 20 | 20 | 2 | 375 | 61 | 20.83 | 331 | 113.29 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 6 | 16 | 0 |
| FC | 201 | 340 | 30 | 14000 | 265* | 45.16 | 26309 | 53.21 | 41 | 59 | 1687 | 99 | 220 | 0 |
| List A | 192 | 187 | 15 | 6853 | 187 | 39.84 | – | – | 10 | 49 | – | – | 90 | 0 |
| T20s | 278 | 262 | 25 | 7073 | 105* | 29.84 | 5680 | 124.52 | 2 | 50 | 712 | 174 | 119 | 0 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 85 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| ODIs | 90 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| T20Is | 20 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| FC | 201 | 9 | 108 | 75 | 0 | – | – | – | 4.16 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 192 | 2 | 42 | 43 | 3 | 2/36 | 2/36 | 14.33 | 6.14 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 278 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ajinkya Rahane T20 Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 6 teams | 192 | 178 | 18 | 4863 | 105* | 30.39 | 3910 | 124.37 | 2 | 32 | 497 | 117 | 74 | 0 |
| CLT20 | RR | 6 | 6 | 1 | 288 | 70 | 57.60 | 242 | 119.00 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 6 teams | 192 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CLT20 | RR | 6 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Debut/Last Matches of Ajinkya Rahane
Test Matches
Debut
India vs Australia at Delhi – March 22 – 24, 2013
Last
West Indies vs India at Port of Spain – July 20 – 24, 2023
ODI Matches
Debut
England vs India at Chester-le-Street – September 03, 2011
Last
South Africa vs India at Centurion – February 16, 2018
T20I Matches
Debut
England vs India at Manchester – August 31, 2011
Last
West Indies vs India at Lauderhill – August 28, 2016
FC Matches
Debut
Mumbai vs Karachi Urba at Karachi – September 08 – 11, 2007
Last
Vidarbha vs Mumbai at Nagpur – February 17 – 21, 2025
List A Matches
Debut
Delhi vs Mumbai at Delhi – March 18, 2007
Last
Somerset vs Leics at Taunton – August 18, 2024
T20 Matches
Debut
Baroda vs Mumbai at Wankhede – April 03, 2007
Last
PBKS vs KKR at Mullanpur – April 15, 2025
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