Varun Chakaravarthy IPL Stats: Varun Chakaravarthy, a Karnataka-born cricketer, is a right-arm leg spinner who represents Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was the most successful bowler for his team in the 2021 IPL season, taking the most wickets. He made his IPL debut in 2019, after being bought by Kings XI Punjab for a whopping 8.4 crores in the auction. He is 31 years old and was born on August 29, 1991. Now, let’s take a closer look at Varun Chakaravarthy’s IPL 2024 Stats, Price, Debut, Wickets, and Team.
Varun Chakaravarthy IPL Stats, Career
Varun Chakaravarthy is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. He is a leg-spinner who has been one of the most successful bowlers in the IPL in recent years. He has played 56 matches and took 62 wickets with his Right-arm leg break, with his best figures being 5/20.
| Team | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| IPL Debut | 2020 |
| Matches | 56 |
| Wickets | 62 |
| IPL Price | INR 12 Crore |
| Role | Right Handed Spinner |
| Age | 31 Years (29 August 1991) |
Varun Chakaravarthy IPL 2024 Wickets
Varun Chakaravarthy Wickets in IPL 2024: Will update soon!
Varun Chakaravarthy IPL Wickets 2023
Varun Chakaravarthy IPL 2023 Wickets: Varun Chakaravarthy has taken 20 wickets in 14 matches in the 2023 Indian Premier League. He has an average of 21.45, and economy rate of 8.15.
Varun Chakaravarthy IPL 2022 Wickets
Varun Chakaravarthy took 6 wickets in 11 matches for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2022. He had an average of 55.33, and economy rate of 8.51.
Varun Chakaravarthy’s IPL Best Bowling
Varun Chakaravarthy’s best bowling figure in IPL is 5/20 with an economy rate of 5.00. Varun Chakaravarthy was the star performer for Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL match against Delhi Capitals. He dismissed some of the top batsmen of the rival team, such as Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Hetmyer, and Marcus Stoinis. He helped his team restrict Delhi to a low score of 135 runs and secure a big victory by 59 runs.
Varun Chakaravarthy IPL Debut
Varun Chakaravarthy had a dream run in the IPL 2020, where he tooked 17 wickets and emerged as the ninth highest wicket-taker of the tournament. He showcased his skills as a right-arm leg spinner and impressed everyone with his variations. He had a forgettable IPL debut in 2019, where he played only one match and went wicketless.
Varun Chakaravarthy IPL Bowling Stats
| Year | Mat | WKTS | BEST | Ave | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 20 | 4/15 | 21.45 | 8.15 | 15.80 |
| 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1/22 | 55.33 | 8.51 | 39.00 |
| 2021 | 17 | 18 | 3/13 | 24.88 | 6.58 | 22.66 |
| 2020 | 13 | 17 | 5/20 | 20.94 | 6.84 | 18.35 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1/35 | 35.00 | 11.66 | 18.00 |
Varun Chakaravarthy IPL Price 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders is retained Varun Chakravarthy, their main spinner, for INR 12 Crore. The mystery bowler has been impressive for the franchise in the previous seasons. KKR did not hesitate to retain him for the upcoming edition of the IPL.
Varun Chakaravarthy IPL Salary 2024
| YEAR | Price | Team |
| 2020 | 4 Crore | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2021 | 4 Crore | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2022 | 8 Crore | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2023 | 12 Crore | Kolkata Knight Riders |
Varun Chakaravarthy IPL Team 2024
Varun Chakaravarthy, the mystery spinner, will continue to play for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2024. He made his IPL debut with KKR and has been a key member of their spin department for four years.
| Year | Team |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2022 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2021 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2020 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
FAQ’s
How many wickets did Varun Chakaravarthy took in IPL Career?
Varun Chakaravarthy has picked up 62 wickets in IPL.
How many Wickets Varun Chakaravarthy took in IPL 2023?
Varun Chakaravarthy played for the Kolkata Knight Riders and took 20 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 8.15.
What is the best bowling figure of Varun Chakaravarthy in IPL?
Varun Chakaravarthy’s best bowling figure in IPL is 5/20 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020.
What is the Varun Chakaravarthy Price in IPL 2024?
Kolkata Knight Riders is retained Varun Chakravarthy for IPL 2024, paying him INR 12 Crore.
