Ravichandran Smaran is a promising left-handed batter from Karnataka who has made a remarkable impact in domestic cricket with his consistent run-scoring across formats. The 23-year-old’s first-class numbers are particularly eye-catching, with 1,534 runs at an average of 73.04 in just 17 matches, including six centuries and a highest score of 227 not out. His ability to convert starts into big scores has also translated to List A and T20 cricket, where he averages over 50 and 39 respectively. Smaran’s potential was recognized by Sunrisers Hyderabad, who signed him as a replacement during IPL 2025, and despite an injury ruling him out before he could play, they retained him for IPL 2026. His domestic form has been built on a solid technique and an ability to accelerate when required, making him a batter to watch across all formats.
He is a left-handed top-order batter who is known for his consistency and ability to score big centuries across formats.
He represents the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), who signed him as a replacement during IPL 2025 and retained him for IPL 2026.
In 17 first-class matches, he has scored 1,534 runs at an astonishing average of 73.04, with six centuries and four half-centuries, including a highest score of 227 not out.
He represents Karnataka in domestic cricket and has also played for Gulbarga Mystics and Shivamogga Strikers in the Karnataka Premier League.
He made his first-class debut for Karnataka against Madhya Pradesh on October 11, 2024.
In List A cricket, he has scored 604 runs at an average of 50.33 with two centuries. In T20s, he has 508 runs at an average of 39.07 with a strike rate of 155.82.
He was born on May 5, 2003, making him 23 years old.
He was signed by SRH as a replacement for Adam Zampa, but was ruled out with an injury before he could play a game.
His highest first-class score is 227 not out, demonstrating his ability to bat for long periods and convert starts into big hundreds.
He has not yet made his international debut, but his impressive domestic numbers have put him firmly in the selectors' radar.
