Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth27/12/1993
Age32 years
BirthplaceDelhi

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BioNitish Rana is an Indian cricketer known for his aggressive left-handed batting and part-time off-spin bowling. He represents India in international cricket and has played for multiple IPL franchises including Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, whom he captained during the 2023 season.

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Age (as of 2023)30 Years
ReligionHinduism
HobbiesSwimming, travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date19/02/2019
Affair/GirlfriendSacchi Marwah (Interior Designer)
Engagement Date10/06/2018
Wife/SpouseSacchi Marwah

Family

FatherDara Singh Rana
MotherSatish Rana
SiblingsVishakha Rana
SpouseSacchi Marwah

Career

International Debut
TestYet to make
ODI23/07/2021 vs Sri Lanka at R.Premadasa Stadium
T2028/07/2021 vs Sri Lanka at R.Premadasa Stadium
Coach/MentorRicky Ponting
Jersey Number#27 (Mumbai Indians)
Domestic/State TeamsDelhi, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, India Red
Batting StyleLeft Handed Bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm off-break
Nature on fieldAggressive
Records/Achievements (main ones)
  • Debutant Rana in 2015-16 Ranji Trophy scored 557 runs at an average of 50.63 and stood the leading run-scorer for Delhi.
  • Rana was the second highest run-scorer for Delhi in 2015-16 Vijay Hazare Trophy with 2018 runs in his bucket.
  • In the 8 matches of 2015-16 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he scored 299 runs at an average of 42.71 and a strike rate of 175.88.
  • While playing against Andhra in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match, he led Delhi to a score of 236 for 9 in 20 overs in the otherwise situation of 40 runs with top 4 batsmen back in the dugout.
  • Rana once again proved his will after Delhi were three down without even getting to 10 runs. He struck 53 off just 29 balls helping his team chase the Baroda's total of 153.
  • While playing against Jharkhand, he stunned everyone with his unbeaten innings of 60 runs off just 44 balls in a situation where Delhi had lost first 3 wickets for just 14 runs. Delhi went to taste a 5 wicket win in the match after Rana's much-needed contribution.
  • In IPL 2017, scored 333 runs for Mumbai Indians, playing a key role in their title-winning campaign.
  • Appointed captain of Delhi cricket team in November 2018.
  • Captained Kolkata Knight Riders during IPL 2023 season in place of injured Shreyas Iyer, finishing as the team's second-highest run-scorer.
  • Acquired by Rajasthan Royals ahead of the 2025 IPL season.
Career Turning PointThe helping hand that Rana has given to his team in the stressful situations in the domestic format has won him a ticket to play in the IPL 2017.
IPL Statistics
Matches118
Runs2853
Highest Score87 vs CSK
Wickets10
IPL Debut2016

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FoodChurros
BeverageCocoa

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMercedes-Benz

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nitish Rana's smoking habits are unknown.
2. It is also unknown if Nitish Rana drinks alcohol.
3. Nitish Rana is an aggressive left-handed batsman known for his ability to navigate tough situations.
4. He also dabbles in right-arm spin bowling.
5. In 2015, Mumbai Indians bought Rana for INR 10 Lakh but he did not play any matches that year.
6. Despite not playing in the 2016 season, he was retained by the franchise.
7. In 2017, Mumbai Indians finally brought Nitish Rana onto the field, where he shined in a match against Kolkata Knight Riders.
8. His innings of 50 runs off 29 deliveries helped Mumbai Indians secure victory in that match.
9. Rana attributes his aggressive batting style to former Australian cricketer and Mumbai Indians coach Ricky Ponting, who mentored him during his initial years with the franchise.
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