- Nationality
India- Cricket
- Sai Kishore
- Current Team
- GT
A towering presence in the spin department, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (born November 6, 1996) has cemented his status as one of India’s most reliable left-arm orthodox spinners. Standing at 6’4″, he uses his height to extract extra bounce and sharp turn, making him a nightmare for batters in both red-ball and white-ball formats.
As of January 21, 2026, Sai Kishore is coming off a transformative domestic season where he redefined himself as a genuine all-rounder. Following a stellar IPL 2025, where he was the backbone of the Titans’ spin attack, he has been officially retained by Gujarat Titans (GT) for the IPL 2026 season. The franchise demonstrated their immense faith in him by using their Right to Match (RTM) card at the 2025 auction to secure him for ₹2 Crore.
R. Sai Kishore: Career Profile & 2025–26 Breakthroughs
The “Batting Blitz” of December 2025
While known for his miserly bowling, Sai Kishore shocked the domestic circuit during the 2025–26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). On December 4, 2025, playing against Tripura at Ahmedabad, he smashed a breathtaking 87 off just 39 balls*.
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Power Hitting: He clattered eight sixes in that innings, including three in a single over, proving he is no longer just a “specialist bowler” but a viable lower-order finisher.
IPL 2025: The Spin Spearhead
In an IPL season dominated by high scores, Sai Kishore was a picture of consistency. He finished the 2025 edition with 19 wickets in 15 matches, maintaining an impressive average of 20.68. His ability to bowl in the Powerplay and restrict the flow of runs in the middle overs made him the perfect foil for Rashid Khan.
Domestic Leadership & 350+ Wickets
A veteran of over 350 domestic wickets, Sai Kishore continues to lead the Tamil Nadu attack with tactical brilliance. In the ongoing 2025–26 Ranji Trophy, he has been instrumental as captain, leading from the front with both his restrictive bowling and improved batting contributions.
R. Sai Kishore: Consolidated Career Statistics
Data updated as of January 21, 2026.
IPL Bowling Performance
| Year | Team | Matches | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR |
| 2025 | GT | 15 | 255 | 393 | 19 | 3/30 | 20.68 | 9.25 | 13.42 |
| 2024 | GT | 5 | 90 | 137 | 7 | 4/33 | 19.57 | 9.13 | 12.86 |
| 2022 | GT | 5 | 96 | 121 | 6 | 2/7 | 20.17 | 7.56 | 16.00 |
| Career | Total | 25 | 441 | 651 | 32 | 4/33 | 20.34 | 8.86 | 13.78 |
Batting & Fielding Records
| Year | Team | Matches | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | Catches |
| 2025 | GT | 15 | 5 | 3 | 1.67 | 50.00 | 5 |
| 2024 | GT | 5 | 13 | 13 | 13.00 | 216.67 | 2 |
| Career | Total | 25 | 18 | 13 | 4.50 | 112.50 | 10 |
