Nitish Rana, born on December 27, 1993, is an Indian cricketer known for his versatile skills. Hailing from Delhi, Rana made his debut in domestic cricket and swiftly climbed the ranks. A left-handed batsman and a handy off-spin bowler, he gained prominence in the Indian Premier League (IPL), representing teams like Kolkata Knight Riders. With a flair for aggressive strokes and consistent performances, Rana has become a valuable asset in the T20 format. His journey reflects determination and talent, making Nitish Rana a promising force in Indian cricket, celebrated for his impactful contributions on the field.
– Phenomenal debut in Ranji Trophy 2016. – Second-highest run-scorer in Vijay Hazare Trophy. – Exceptional performance in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. – Notable contribution against Jharkhand.
International Career
ODI Debut
July 23, 2021, against Sri Lanka
T20 International Debut
July 28, 2021, against Sri Lanka
Selection in Indian Squad
– Selected in India’s 19-men squad for ODI & T20I series against Sri Lanka. – Played the last ODI match of the series. – Also selected and played in the 2nd T20 match on the same tour.
Nitish Rana Career Statistics
Attribute
Details
Playing Style
All-Rounder Batsman
International Debut
– Test: Not Yet
– ODI: July 23, 2021, against Sri Lanka
– T20i: July 28, 2021, against Sri Lanka
Debut Matches
– Ranji Trophy: 2016
– T20: 2016
– IPL: 2017
Teams
– Delhi Cricket Team
– India Red
– Mumbai Indians (2015-17)
Batting Style
Left-Handed Batsman
Bowling Style
Right-arm Off-Break
Jersey No.
27
Best Record
– In 2015-16 Ranji Trophy, scored 557 runs at an average of 50.63, leading run-scorer for Delhi.
