India
| Full Name Varun Chakravarthy Vinod | Full Name Varun Chakravarthy Vinod | Full Name Varun Chakravarthy Vinod |
| Batting Style Right hand Bat | Bowling Style Legbreak Googly | Playing Role Bowler |
Team
Varun Chakaravarthy: The Mystery Spinner’s Journey
Personal Profile
Varun Chakaravarthy, a TNPL-bred cricketer, carries the “mystery spinner” tag with a unique bowling action likened to Sri Lanka’s Ajanta Mendis 12. Starting as a wicket-keeper in school, he transitioned to medium-pace before a knee injury redirected him to spin. He quit a high-profile architect career to pursue cricket, honing his craft in lower-tier leagues—a gamble that paid off 17.
Domestic Dominance
Varun’s breakthrough came in the 2017 TNPL, where his 25-wicket haul for Karaikudi Kaalais earned him a KKR net session. By 2018, he was the top pick for Siechem Madurai Panthers, delivering a stellar Vijay Hazare Trophy with 9 wickets, an economy of 4.7, and 125 dot balls in 10 innings. His finals performance (4-1-9-2) cemented his status as a domestic hero 179.
IPL Impact
Purchased by KXIP for ₹8.4 crore in 2019 7, Varun became a KKR mainstay from 2020, claiming 17 and 18 wickets in consecutive seasons. Despite a 2022 slump (higher economy, dropped from XI), his remodelled action under Sunil Narine’s mentorship 5 fuels hopes for a comeback in IPL 2025.
International Aspirations
Varun’s TNPL and IPL exploits earned him a Team India call-up, with coaches praising his “match-winning potential” 9. He recently threatened New Zealand’s Champions Trophy hopes, showcasing his spin mastery on the global stage 6.
A blend of grit, innovation, and mystery, Varun’s journey—from TNPL trials to international recognition—embodies cricket’s unpredictable charm. 🏏✨
Varun Chakravarthy Career Stats
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 4 | 4 | 240 | 190 | 10 | 5/42 | 5/42 | 19.00 | 4.75 | 24.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T20Is | 18 | 18 | 411 | 481 | 33 | 5/17 | 5/17 | 14.57 | 7.02 | 12.4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| FC | 1 | 1 | 234 | 105 | 1 | 1/105 | 1/105 | 105.00 | 2.69 | 234.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 27 | 27 | 1409 | 1024 | 69 | 5/9 | 5/9 | 14.84 | 4.36 | 20.4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| T20s | 113 | 112 | 2533 | 3087 | 148 | 5/17 | 5/17 | 20.85 | 7.31 | 17.1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 4 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1* | 0.50 | 6 | 16.66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| FC | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 27 | 13 | 3 | 115 | 32 | 11.50 | 154 | 74.67 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| T20s | 113 | 23 | 11 | 75 | 24 | 6.25 | 102 | 73.52 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
Varun Chakravarthy T20 Stats
Bowling
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 2 teams | 78 | 77 | 1750 | 2170 | 93 | 5/20 | 5/20 | 23.33 | 7.44 | 18.8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 2 teams | 78 | 12 | 8 | 25 | 10* | 6.25 | 46 | 54.34 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Debut/Last Matches of Varun Chakravarthy
ODI Matches
Debut
India vs England at Cuttack – February 09, 2025
Last
New Zealand vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 09, 2025
T20 International Matches
Debut
Sri Lanka vs India at Colombo (RPS) – July 25, 2021
Last
India vs England at Wankhede – February 02, 2025
FC Matches
Only
Hyderabad vs Tamil Nadu at Tirunelveli – November 12 – 15, 2018
List A Matches
Debut
Tamil Nadu vs Gujarat at Chennai – September 20, 2018
Last
New Zealand vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 09, 2025
T20 Matches
Debut
KKR vs Kings XI at Eden Gardens – March 27, 2019
Last
PBKS vs KKR at Mullanpur – April 15, 2025
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