Harshit Rana (Hindi: [hʌɾˈʃɪt̪ ɾaːɳaː]; born 22 December 2001) is an Indian cricketer.[4] He plays for Delhi in domestic cricket and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.[5]
Domestic career
In February 2022, he was signed up by the Kolkata Knight Riders in the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL).[6] He made his Twenty20 debut on 28 April 2022, for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2022 IPL.[7][8]
He scored his maiden first-class century during the 2023 Duleep Trophy quarterfinal, when he scored 122 not out from 86 balls, playing for North Zone.[2]
He was the joint-fourth-highest wicket-taker at the 2024 Indian Premier League with 19 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 20.16.[9]
International career
Rana made his international debut against Australia in the first Test of the 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series on 22 November 2024 in Perth.[10] He made his T20I debut on 31 January 2025 against England at Pune, when he replaced Shivam Dube during the match as a concussion substitute.[11]
References
- ^ Krishnan, Vivek (28 October 2024). "Harshit Rana Interview | I have never been fazed about bowling against the best batters". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
He cranks it up to the mid-140s (kph) on the speed gun, generates good bounce with his 6'2" frame, and moves the ball enough either way to keep the batter guessing.
- ^ a b "Duleep Trophy: Harshit Rana eyes development as all-rounder after impressing with bat and ball". The Times of India. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "India's emerging men - five players to keep an eye on". ESPNcricinfo. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
Another bowling allrounder, Rana was left frustrated last year, unable to get enough game time.
- ^ "Harshit Rana". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ "Meet Harshit Rana - The express pace bowler from Ghevra eyeing India honours". www.kkr.in. 28 April 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "IPL 2022 auction: The list of sold and unsold players". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ "41st Match (N), Wankhede, April 28, 2022, Indian Premier League". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ "IPL 2022: KKR's Harshit Rana makes debut vs DC, know all about him here". Zee News. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ "Harshit Rana". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ^ The Times of India (22 November 2024). "India vs Australia: Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy make Test debut in Perth". Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ "Harshit Rana makes T20I debut as concussion substitute against England in Pune". India Today. 31 January 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2025.