Nitish Rana: News
Nitish Rana is an Indian professional cricket player and a part-time spinner who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and for Delhi in domestic cricket. The left-handed batsman was born on December 27, 1993, in Delhi. He is well known for his aggressive batting. In 2016, he made his first-class debut in Ranji Trophy and was declared the leading run-scorer for the Delhi team. In the 2016 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he was the team’s second-highest run-scorer. In 2015, Rana started his career in IPL with the Mumbai Indians team. Later, Kolkata Knight Riders bought him before IPL 2018. Rana was named among 22 cricket players who were banned by BCCI for their involvement in age-fudging in 2015. He was named in India’s ODI and T20I squads in 2021 for their series against Sri Lanka. His ODI debut came on July 23, 2021, against Sri Lanka. His T20I debut came on July 28, 2021, against Sri Lanka.
25 Nov 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals sign Nitish Rana for ₹4.20 crore
Rajasthan Royals have signed veteran Indian batter Nitish Rana in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction for ₹4.20 crore.
12 May 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)KKR complete the double over MI, book playoffs berth: Stats
Kolkata Knight Riders overcame Mumbai Indians in Match 60 of the Indian Premier League 2024 season.
11 May 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)Nitish Rana completes 4,500 runs in T20 cricket: Key stats
Nitish Rana returned to the scheme of things for Kolkata Knight Riders against Mumbai Indians in Match 60 of the Indian Premier League 2024 season at Eden Gardens on Saturday.
05 May 2024
Yuzvendra ChahalThese batters have been Yuzvendra Chahal's bunny in IPL
Rajasthan Royals star Yuzvendra Chahal recently became the first bowler to complete 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
01 May 2024
Yuzvendra ChahalIPL: Yuzvendra Chahal has dismissed these batters most times
Yuzvendra Chahal returned to India's T20I squad as the selectors recalled him for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, starting June 1.
22 Mar 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2024, KKR and SRH meet in their opener: Preview
Match 3 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) will see Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad kick-start their campaigns against each other.
19 Mar 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2024: What can be KKR's Playing XI in opener?
All eyes are on Kolkata Knight Riders as the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is around the corner.
17 Mar 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2023 recap: Rana-led KKR struggled for consistency last season
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will aim to end their trophy drought in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), starting on March 22.
14 Mar 2024
Shreyas IyerKKR's Shreyas Iyer could miss initial IPL 2024 matches: Report
In what can be called a major blow for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), their skipper Shreyas Iyer could miss the first few matches of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), starting on March 22.
27 Jan 2024
Ranji TrophyRanji Trophy 2024: Nitish Rana smashes his seventh FC hundred
Uttar Pradesh captain Nitish Rana hammered a brilliant century against Mumbai in the 2024 Ranji Trophy.
27 Nov 2023
Vijay Hazare TrophyVHT 2023: Rajasthan's Rahul Chahar scalps 5/41 against Uttar Pradesh
Rahul Chahar was the pick of the bowlers for Rajasthan in Round 3 of the 2023 Vijay Hazare Trophy against Uttar Pradesh.
30 Jul 2023
Deodhar TrophyDeodhar Trophy: Shivam Dube slams his second List A fifty
West Zone dasher Shivam Dube was at his aggressive best against North Zone in the 2023 Deodhar Trophy.
30 Jul 2023
Deodhar TrophyDeodhar Trophy 2023, West Zone outwit North Zone: Key stats
West Zone clinched consecutive wins in the 2023 Deodhar Trophy in Puducherry. This time they defeated North Zone by six wickets to stay in contention for reaching the final.
30 Jul 2023
Deodhar TrophyDeodhar Trophy: Nitish Rana hammers his 14th List A fifty
North Zone skipper Nitish Rana played a fine hand against West Zone in the 2023 Deodhar Trophy.
26 Jul 2023
Deodhar TrophyDeodhar Trophy 2023: Wins for SZone, EZone, and NZone
The Deodhar Trophy 2023 Day 2 saw wins for South Zone, East Zone, and North Zone respectively.
26 Jul 2023
Deodhar TrophyDeodhar Trophy 2023, NZone skipper Nitish Rana hits 51: Stats
North Zone captain Nitish Rana scored a superb 50-ball 51 versus Central Zone in his side's second Deodhar Trophy 2023 match on Wednesday in Puducherry.
26 Jul 2023
Deodhar TrophyDeodhar Trophy 2023, Prabhsimran Singh hammers 121: Key stats
North Zone's Prabhsimran Singh hammered a terrific 121-run knock versus Central Zone in his side's second Deodhar Trophy 2023 match on Wednesday.
21 Jul 2023
BCCIDeodhar Trophy 2023: All you need to know
The 2023 edition of the Deodhar Trophy will get underway on July 24 with six teams fighting for the glory.
20 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR vs LSG: Nitish Rana elects to field
Kolkata Knight Riders will welcome the Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial clash in match number 68 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
20 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR vs LSG: Pitch report (Eden Gardens)
Kolkata Knight Riders will host the Lucknow Super Giants in match number 68 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
19 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023: LSG lock horns against KKR in must-win clash
Kolkata Knight Riders will welcome the Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial clash in match number 68 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
14 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023: Rinku, Rana script KKR's win against CSK
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings in match number 61 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
11 May 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2023, KKR vs RR: Sanju Samson elects to bowl
Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will square up in the 56th match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
10 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR vs RR: Here is the statistical preview
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals will lock horns in the 56th match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). Kolkata's Eden Gardens will host the match on May 11.
10 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023: KKR to host RR as playoff race tightens
Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will square up in the 56th match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). Kolkata's Eden Gardens will host the match on May 11.
08 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR beat PBKS after chasing 180: Key stats
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Punjab Kings in match number 53 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
08 May 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)KKR's Nitish Rana completes 2,500 runs in IPL: Key stats
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana has raced past 2,500 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
08 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR vs PBKS: Shikhar Dhawan elects to bat
Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings will lock horns in the 53rd match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
07 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR vs PBKS: Decoding the key player battles
Match 53 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will see the tussle between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings.
07 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)Nitish Rana vs Rahul Chahar in IPL: Decoding the stats
Kolkata Knight Riders will be up against Punjab Kings in Match 53 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
06 May 2023
DelhiDelhi: KKR captain Nitish Rana's wife stalked, harassed; 2 arrested
Indian cricketer Nitish Rana's wife, Saachi Marwah, was allegedly stalked and harassed by two men in Delhi's Kirti Nagar, reported Deccan Herald.
04 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023: KKR beat SRH in final-over thriller
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 47 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
04 May 2023
Rinku SinghNitish Rana becomes fourth KKR player with 2,000-plus runs: Stats
Nitish Rana has become just the fourth player for Kolkata Knight Riders to surpass 2,000 runs in the Indian Premier League.
04 May 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2023, Sunrisers vs Knight Riders: Rana opts to bat
Match number 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season sees Sunrisers Hyderabad host Kolkata Knight Riders.
03 May 2023
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)IPL 2023, SRH vs KKR: Decoding the key player battles
Sunrisers Hyderabad face Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season.
03 May 2023
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)IPL 2023, SRH vs KKR: Here is the statistical preview
Match number 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season sees Sunrisers Hyderabad face Kolkata Knight Riders.
29 Apr 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2023, KKR vs GT: Hardik Pandya elects to bowl
Kolkata Knight Riders will be up against Gujarat Titans in the 39th Match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
29 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR vs GT: Pitch report (Eden Gardens)
Kolkata Knight Riders will meet the high-flying Gujarat Titans in Match 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
29 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)Nitish Rana vs Rashid Khan in IPL: Decoding the stats
Kolkata Knight Riders have just returned to winning ways and they will look to continue the winning momentum when they host the Gujarat Titans in match number 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
28 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR vs GT: Here is the statistical preview
Kolkata Knight Riders will lock horns with Gujarat Titans in Match 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
28 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023: High-flying GT seek redemption against KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders will be up against Gujarat Titans in the 39th Match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
25 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023: RCB eye redemption against KKR at Chinnaswamy
Royal Challengers Bangalore will look for redemption when they welcome the Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium for match number 36 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season.
24 Apr 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2023: What is going wrong for Kolkata Knight Riders?
Kolkata Knight Riders suffered their fifth defeat in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday.
22 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023: Bruised KKR to host high-flying CSK
Kolkata Knight Riders will look to get back to winning ways when they will host the Chennai Super Kings in match number 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
16 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023: Venkatesh stars as KKR post 185/6 versus MI
Venkatesh Iyer smoked a fiery century (104) as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted 185/6 while batting first against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 22 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
16 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023: MI to field against KKR; Suryakumar to lead
Mumbai Indians are up against Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 22 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
16 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, MI vs KKR: Pitch report (Wankhede Stadium)
Mumbai Indians will lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 22 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
15 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, MI vs KKR: Decoding the key player battles
Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders will lock horns in the 22nd match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
15 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023: MI aim to extend dominance versus KKR
Mumbai Indians will be up against Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 22 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
14 Apr 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)KKR's Nitish Rana clobbers his 16th IPL fifty: Key stats
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana clobbered his 16th fifty in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday.
14 Apr 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)Sunrisers Hyderabad pip Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens: Stats
Sunrisers Hyderabad overcame Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens in match number 19 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season.
14 Apr 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2023, KKR vs SRH: Nitish Rana elects to bowl
Sunrisers Hyderabad will be out to stop resounding Kolkata Knight Riders when these two sides meet at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata in match number 19 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season on Friday.
14 Apr 2023
Bhuvneshwar KumarBhuvneshwar Kumar: Decoding his IPL stats versus Kolkata Knight Riders
Fresh from a thumping eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad will meet Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 19 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
14 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR vs SRH: Pitch report (Eden Gardens)
Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to continue their winning momentum as they meet in match number 19 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
09 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)Rinku Singh smashes five successive sixes versus Gujarat Titans: Stats
Rinku Singh turned hero for Kolkata Knight Riders as they defeated the reigning champions Gujarat Titans by three wickets in match 13 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season.
09 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR's Venkatesh Iyer slams his sixth half-century: Stats
Kolkata Knight Riders batter Venkatesh Iyer smashed a blazing half-century against Gujarat Titans in match 13 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
09 Apr 2023
Rinku SinghRinku Singh hammers five successive sixes as KKR stun GT
Kolkata Knight Riders stunned Gujarat Titans in match number 13 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season on Sunday in Ahmedabad.
09 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, GT vs KKR: Rashid Khan elects to bat
Defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) are up against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 13 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
08 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, GT vs KKR: Here is the statistical preview
The high-flying Gujarat Titans will host the Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 13 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
07 Apr 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)Who is KKR sensation Suyash Sharma? Key details
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) decimated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 81 runs to open their account in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) points table.
06 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR vs RCB: Pitch report (Eden Gardens)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will cross swords with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Match 9 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
01 Apr 2023
Cricket NewsIPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR: Nitish Rana elects to bowl
Match 2 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) sees Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) kick-start their campaign against each other.
31 Mar 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR: Decoding the key player battles
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will cross swords in Match 2 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
31 Mar 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)PBKS meet KKR in IPL 2023 Match 2: Statistical preview
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will kick-start their respective campaigns against each other in Match 2 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
31 Mar 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023: Rana's KKR to meet depleted PBKS in opener
Match 2 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) will see Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) kick-start their campaign against each other.
27 Mar 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023: Nitish Rana to lead KKR in Iyer's absence
Star batter Nitish Rana will lead Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) edition.
16 Mar 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)3 players who can replace Shreyas Iyer as KKR captain
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are sweating over the fitness of their skipper Shreyas Iyer, with the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 being around the corner.
11 Dec 2022
Ranji TrophyYash Dhull to lead Delhi in Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Details
India's rising batting sensation, Yash Dhull, has been named Delhi's captain for the upcoming edition of the Ranji Trophy.
13 Nov 2022
Vijay Hazare TrophyVijay Hazare Trophy 2022, Delhi beat Meghalaya: Key stats
Delhi thrashed Meghalaya by eight wickets in Elite Group B to record their second win in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022.
13 Oct 2022
Cricket NewsSMAT 2022, Nitish Rana smashes maiden T20 century: Key stats
Riding on Nitish Rana's maiden T20 century, Delhi defeated Punjab by 12 runs in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy on Wednesday.
12 Feb 2022
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2022 Auction: KKR get back Nitish Rana
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction on Saturday saw Indian batter Nitish Rana be bought by Kolkata Knight Riders.
11 Apr 2021
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2021, SRH vs KKR: Rana helps Kolkata post 187/6
Kolkata Knight Riders have managed to put up 187/6 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in match three of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.
13 Sep 2020
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2020: Underrated players who could have maximum influence
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season is all set to start on September 19 in the UAE.
08 Jan 2020
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2020: These uncapped players might draw plenty of attention
The 13th edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) is once again set to feature some top players from around the world.
03 Jan 2020
Ranji TrophySHOCKING! Shubman Gill abuses umpire during Ranji Trophy tie
In a controversial moment during the ongoing Ranji Trophy, Punjab opener Shubman Gill reportedly abused an umpire during their tie against Delhi, being played at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Friday.
27 Mar 2019
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2019: KKR beat KXIP- Here are the records broken
Former champions Kolkata Knight Riders continued their winning momentum in the IPL 2019 as they beat Kings XI Punjab by a massive margin of 28 runs in match number six at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.
03 May 2018
IndiaIPL 2018: These players can soon represent India
IPL has always been a platform where talent meets opportunity and this year is no different.
30 Apr 2018
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2018: Best uncapped batsmen this season
The Indian Premier League is a huge platform for youngsters to enjoy and express themselves.
22 May 2017
Indian Premier League (IPL)What made Mumbai Indians the IPL10 winners?
Mumbai Indians put on a brilliant performance against Rising Pune Supergiant to win the finals of 2017 Indian Premier League by one run in a last over thriller.
