Ambati Thirupathi Rayudu is a professional Indian cricketer who was born on September 23, 1985, in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. He is a middle-order batsman who plays for the Indian national team and for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Rayudu began his cricketing career at a young age and made his debut for Hyderabad in the 2003-04 season. He represented the team for several years before moving to Mumbai Indians in 2010. He played for the team until 2017 and was one of their key players during his tenure. He then joined the Chennai Super Kings in 2018.
In 2013, Rayudu made his debut for the Indian national team in an ODI match against Zimbabwe. He has since represented India in ODIs and T20Is, and is known for his ability to score runs quickly and consistently. He was considered as a back-up option for the Indian middle order position in the 2019 World Cup, but was not picked in the final squad.
Rayudu is considered one of the most experienced and reliable batsmen in Indian cricket, and has a wealth of experience playing in domestic and international cricket. He is known for his aggressive style of play and his ability to score runs in all conditions.
Despite his experience and skill, Rayudu has had some ups and downs in his career, but he continues to be a valuable player in the Indian cricket team and in the IPL.
Name | Ambati Thirupathi Rayudu |
Nick Name | Amba |
Profession | Cricketer |
Date of Birth | 23 September 1985 |
Age | 37 Years (2022) |
Birth Place | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
School | Bhavan’s Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya, Sainikpuri, Secunderabad |
College | Not Known |
Debut | Test– Did Not Play ODI– 24 July 2013 vs Zimbabwe in Harare T20– 7 September 2014 vs England in Birmingham |
Jersey Number | #5 (India) #9 (IPL, County Cricket) |
Domestic/State Team | • Baroda • Hyderabad • Hyderabad Heroes • Mumbai Indians • Chennai Super Kings |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | Kapu |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Ambati Rayudu Family
Father Name | Ambati Sambasiva Rao (worked at the archives department) |
Mother Name | Vijayalakshmi |
Brother | Not Known |
Sister | Not Known |
Wife | Chennupalli Vidya |
Ambati Rayudu Relationship / Marital Status & Many More
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs / Girlfriend | Not Known |
Wife/ Spouse | Chennupalli Vidya |
Marriage date | Not Known |
Marriage Place | Not Known |
Children | Daughter– Viviya ![]() |

Ambati Rayudu Physical Stats
Height | In Centimeter – 165 cm In Meter – 1.65 m In feet & inches – 5’5 |
Weight | In Kilogram- 54 Kg In Pounds – 119lbs |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Brown |
Ambati Rayudu Favorite
Favorite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
Favorite Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar, V V S Laxman, Steve Waugh |
Favorite Cuisine | Indian Food |
Favorite Color | Blue |
Favorite Sport | Cricket |
Favorite Destination | India |
Ambati Rayudu Net Worth
Net Worth | N/A |
Salary | N/A |
Income Source | N/A |
Car Collection | N/A |
Some Unknown facts about Ambati Rayudu
- Ambati Rayudu’s father, Sambasiva Rao, was also a cricketer and played for Andhra Pradesh at the domestic level.
- Rayudu initially struggled to break into the Hyderabad team and had to wait for several years before getting his chance to play.
- In 2002, at the age of 16, he made his first-class debut for Hyderabad, becoming the youngest player to represent the team at that level.
- Rayudu was a part of the Indian cricket team that won the 2010 Asia Cup.
- In 2013, he made his debut for the Indian national team in an ODI match against Zimbabwe.
- He was considered as a back-up option for the Indian middle-order position in the 2019 World Cup, but was not picked in the final squad.
- Rayudu is known for his aggressive style of play and his ability to score runs in all conditions.
- He has a wealth of experience playing in domestic and international cricket.
- Rayudu has also been a part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) teams such as Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings where he has been a consistent performer.
- He was also a part of the India A team and has captained