Varun Chakravarthy is a right-arm mystery spinner known for his variations, flat trajectory and ability to take wickets in the middle overs. Born on 29 August 1991 in Bidar, Karnataka, and raised in Chennai, Varun bats right-handed and plays domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu. A trained architect who switched fully to cricket at 25, he made his IPL debut in 2019 for Kings XI Punjab, who bought him for 8.4 crore rupees, before joining Kolkata Knight Riders in 2020 for 4 crore rupees. He has played for KKR ever since, was part of their title-winning squad in 2024, and was retained for 12 crore rupees for IPL 2025 and IPL 2026.
In this article you will find Varun Chakravarthy’s complete IPL stats from 2019 to 2026, including his year-wise batting, bowling and fielding records, career highlights and overall summary. Up to the end of IPL 2026, he has taken 110 wickets in 94 matches at an average of 24.64 and an economy rate of 7.71, with best figures of 5/20.
Varun Chakravarthy IPL Batting Stats (2019 to 2026)
| Year | Team | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kings XI Punjab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | KKR | 13 | 10 | 7* | 5.00 | 66.66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | KKR | 17 | 2 | 2* | 2.00 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | KKR | 11 | 12 | 10* | – | 66.67 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | KKR | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 11.11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | KKR | 15 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | KKR | 13 | 1 | 1* | – | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | KKR | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 94 | 26 | 10* | 5.20 | 54.17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Varun Chakravarthy is a specialist bowler and usually bats at number 10 or 11, so batting has never been a big part of his IPL game. In 94 IPL matches he has scored 26 runs, with a highest score of 10 not out in 2022, and he did not get a chance to bat at all during KKR’s 2024 title-winning season.
Varun Chakravarthy IPL Bowling Stats (2019 to 2026)
| Year | Team | Matches | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Best | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kings XI Punjab | 1 | 3.0 | 35 | 1 | 1/35 | 35.00 | 11.67 | 18.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | KKR | 13 | 52.0 | 356 | 17 | 5/20 | 20.94 | 6.85 | 18.35 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | KKR | 17 | 68.0 | 448 | 18 | 3/13 | 24.89 | 6.59 | 22.67 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | KKR | 11 | 39.0 | 332 | 6 | 1/22 | 55.33 | 8.51 | 39.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | KKR | 14 | 52.4 | 429 | 20 | 4/15 | 21.45 | 8.15 | 15.80 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | KKR | 15 | 50.0 | 402 | 21 | 3/16 | 19.14 | 8.04 | 14.29 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | KKR | 13 | 50.0 | 383 | 17 | 3/22 | 22.53 | 7.66 | 17.65 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | KKR | 10 | 37.0 | 325 | 10 | 3/14 | 32.50 | 8.78 | 22.20 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 94 | 351.4 | 2710 | 110 | 5/20 | 24.64 | 7.71 | 19.18 | 1 | 1 |
Bowling is where Varun Chakravarthy has made his name. After just one match for Kings XI Punjab in 2019, he became KKR’s main spinner in 2020 and took 17 wickets, including his career-best 5/20 against Delhi Capitals, the first five-wicket haul of his IPL career. He followed that with 18 wickets in 2021, when KKR reached the final, at an excellent economy rate of 6.59.
After a difficult 2022 season with only 6 wickets, he bounced back strongly with 20 wickets in 2023, including his only four-wicket haul of 4/15, and then took a career-best 21 wickets in 2024 to help KKR win the IPL title. He added 17 wickets in 2025 and 10 more in 2026, taking his IPL tally to 110 wickets. His strike rate of a wicket every 19 balls shows how often he breaks partnerships in the middle overs.
Varun Chakravarthy IPL Fielding Stats (2019 to 2026)
| Year | Team | Matches | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kings XI Punjab | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | KKR | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | KKR | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | KKR | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | KKR | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | KKR | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | KKR | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | KKR | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 94 | 18 | 0 |
Varun Chakravarthy has taken 18 catches in 94 IPL matches. His best fielding seasons were 2023 and 2024, when he took four catches each, and he has added steady contributions in the field almost every year since joining KKR.
Varun Chakravarthy IPL Career Highlights
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| IPL Debut | 2019 for Kings XI Punjab |
| IPL Teams | Kings XI Punjab (2019), Kolkata Knight Riders (2020 – present) |
| Best Bowling | 5/20 vs Delhi Capitals (2020) |
| Most Wickets in a Season | 21 (2024) |
| Best Economy in a Season | 6.59 (2021) |
| IPL Title | 2024 with Kolkata Knight Riders |
| IPL Final Appearances | 2021 and 2024 with KKR |
| Auction Prices | 8.4 crore (KXIP, 2019), 4 crore (KKR, 2020), 12 crore retention (KKR, 2025 and 2026) |
Varun Chakravarthy Overall IPL Career Summary
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 94 |
| Overs Bowled | 351.4 |
| Runs Conceded | 2710 |
| Wickets | 110 |
| Best Bowling | 5/20 |
| Bowling Average | 24.64 |
| Economy Rate | 7.71 |
| Bowling Strike Rate | 19.18 |
| Four-Wicket Hauls | 1 |
| Five-Wicket Hauls | 1 |
| Runs Scored | 26 |
| Catches | 18 |
FAQs
How many wickets has Varun Chakravarthy taken in IPL?
Varun Chakravarthy has taken 110 wickets in 94 IPL matches up to the end of IPL 2026.
What is Varun Chakravarthy’s best bowling figure in IPL?
His best IPL bowling figure is 5/20 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020.
Which IPL teams has Varun Chakravarthy played for?
He has played for Kings XI Punjab in 2019 and Kolkata Knight Riders from 2020 onwards.
In which year did Varun Chakravarthy make his IPL debut?
Varun Chakravarthy made his IPL debut in 2019 for Kings XI Punjab.
How many wickets did Varun Chakravarthy take in IPL 2026?
He took 10 wickets in 10 matches in IPL 2026, with best figures of 3/14.
In which season did Varun Chakravarthy take the most IPL wickets?
His best season was 2024, when he took 21 wickets and helped KKR win the IPL title.
What is Varun Chakravarthy’s IPL economy rate?
His career IPL economy rate is 7.71 runs per over.
What is Varun Chakravarthy’s IPL salary?
Kolkata Knight Riders retained Varun Chakravarthy for 12 crore rupees for IPL 2025 and IPL 2026.
How many five-wicket hauls does Varun Chakravarthy have in IPL?
He has one IPL five-wicket haul, 5/20 against Delhi Capitals in 2020.
Has Varun Chakravarthy won the IPL?
Yes. Varun Chakravarthy won the IPL title with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024, taking 21 wickets that season.
Also read: Varun Chakravarthy IPL Stats 2026
