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NZ tour of India | Twitter in awe as India seal T20I series with another lop-sided outing

India beat New Zealand by eight wickets in the third of the five-match T20I series in Guwahati. Jasprit Bumrah spearheaded a disciplined bowling effort from the home side to restrict the Kiwis to 153/9 before Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav smashed whirlwind fifties to power the side home.

Ravi Bishnoi06:11 PM, 11 December, 2025

IPL Auction | Rajasthan Royals retention analysis, potential targets for 2026 season

Ravi Bishnoi03:44 PM, 09 December, 2025

Massive Names Appear in the Newly Released IPL Auction List

Ravi Bishnoi04:56 PM, 14 November, 2025

IPL Retention Preview | Unpredictable Lucknow Super Giants’ temperament will be tested with big decisions to make

Ravi Bishnoi07:27 PM, 27 April, 2025

MI vs LSG | Twitter in splits as Bishnoi pulls out 'Champion' celebration after slamming Bumrah for six

International career

Ravi Bishnoi is an Indian cricketer who has gained attention for his leg-spin bowling. He made his debut in 2022 and has quickly become an important player in India’s white-ball team.

• February 2022: Ravi Bishnoi played his first T20I match for India against the West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. He took two wickets, dismissing Roston Chase and Rovman Powell.
• October 2022: He made his ODI debut against South Africa. In his first match, he took the wicket of Quinton de Kock.
• February 2022: After his success in T20Is, he received Cap No. 95.
• October 2022: Bishnoi earned his ODI Cap No. 255.
• July 2022: Ravi played a three-match T20I series against the West Indies. In the final match, he claimed his best figures of 4 wickets for 16 runs.
• 2022 Asia Cup: Bishnoi played one match against Pakistan, where he dismissed Babar Azam and gave away 26 runs in his four overs.
• November 2023: Ravi took part in the T20 series against Australia. He led the wickets table with nine wickets, averaging 18.22 runs per wicket.
• Asian Games 2023: Ravi Bishnoi played for India and helped the team win a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
• 2023: By the end of 2023, Bishnoi had taken 36 wickets in 24 T20Is at an average of 19.53. His best bowling performance was 4 wickets for 16 runs. He currently ranks 10th in the ICC T20 bowling rankings.

Leagues Participation

Ravi Bishnoi has played in various leagues, but his main focus has been on the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has become known for his leg-spin bowling, and his IPL journey has seen him play for different teams. Below is a look at his IPL career.

Indian Premier League (IPL)

Ravi Bishnoi entered the IPL in 2020 when Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) bought him for INR 2 crore. Since then, he has been part of several IPL seasons, representing different teams and making a mark with his bowling skills.

Year	Team	Matches Played	Wickets	Economy Rate	Notes
2020	Punjab Kings	14	12	7.37	Picked up for INR 2 crore, performed well under coach Anil Kumble.
2021	Punjab Kings	9	12	6.34	Improved performance with 12 wickets in 9 matches.
2022	Lucknow Super Giants	-	13	8.44	Bought for INR 4 crore.
2023	Lucknow Super Giants	13	14	7.95	Took 50th IPL wicket during a match against Mumbai Indians.
2024	Lucknow Super Giants	14	10	-	Took 10 wickets in 14 matches, important performances.
2025	Lucknow Super Giants	11	9	10.84	Bought for INR 11 crore at IPL 2025 auction.
2026	Rajasthan Royals	-	-	-	Bought for INR 7.20 crore.

For the 2025 IPL season, Bishnoi was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for INR 11 crore.Despite the high expectations, it was a tough season for the leg-spinner, as he managed 9 wickets in 11 matches with a career-high economy rate.

For the 2026 season, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured Bishnoi for INR 7,2 crore.

Domestic career

Ravi Bishnoi began his domestic career with Rajasthan in the 2018-19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He played four matches and took four wickets, with an average of 19.75. In the next season, 2019-20, he played two games, taking two wickets. In the semi-final of the 2019-20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Tamil Nadu, he replaced Rahul Chahar and scored 22 runs with the bat.

Bishnoi played five games in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Rajasthan, taking seven wickets. His best performance was 3/49. He also played in the Deodhar Trophy for India A, taking one wicket but conceding 63 runs in eight overs against India C.

In the 2019 BCCI Vinoo Mankad Trophy, Bishnoi took 17 wickets in seven matches, becoming the tournament's highest wicket-taker. This strong performance earned him a spot in the India U-19 squad for the 2020 U-19 World Cup. Though India U-19 lost to Bangladesh in the final, Bishnoi was the tournament's top bowler, claiming 17 wickets, including four in the final.

Records and achievements

Ravi Bishnoi has achieved many things throughout his cricket career, both at the international level and in domestic tournaments.

• 2020 U-19 World Cup: Became the leading wicket-taker for India with 17 wickets.
• 2020 U-19 World Cup Final: Took 5 wickets against Bangladesh.
• T20I Debut: Was named Man of the Match in his first T20I match.
• 2020-21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Scored the fastest fifty for Rajasthan in 28 balls.
• IPL 2022: Nominated for the Emerging Player award.
• 2024 ICC T20 Rankings: Ranked in the top 10 bowlers list.

Personal life

Ravi Bishnoi was born and raised in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He comes from a middle-class Hindu family. In an area with few cricket facilities, he and his friends, with help from two coaches, built the Spartans Cricket Academy. They worked on the academy themselves due to limited funds.

Family

Ravi's father, Mangilal Bishnoi, is a school headmaster, while his mother, Sohni Devi, stays at home. Ravi is the youngest in his family. His brother, Ashok Bishnoi, is older, and he has two sisters, Anita and Rinku.

Finance

Ravi Bishnoi's net worth is around INR 15 crore in 2024. His IPL contract with Lucknow Super Giants gives him INR 4 crore annually. He also earns from endorsement deals, though cricket remains his main income source.

House and Cars

Ravi lives in a beautiful home in Jodhpur. His house combines Rajasthani style with elegance. He drives a Mahindra Scorpio, bought in March 2021.

Scandals

During the 2020 U-19 Cricket World Cup final, Ravi Bishnoi was involved in a controversy. After taking a wicket against a Bangladesh player, he insulted him in Hindi. The ICC penalized him for actions that could provoke aggression and violate conduct rules.

Fans

Ravi has a strong fan base. On April 28, 2023, in an IPL match, he impressed fans with his fielding. During the 15th over, he jumped to almost complete a spectacular catch. He has close to 800k followers on Instagram.