Nitish Rana – The Aggressive Southpaw
Quick Info
- Hometown: Delhi
- Age: 30 Years
- Wife: Sacchi Marwah
Biography
Profession: Cricketer (Batsman)
Physical Stats & More
- Height: 173 cm (5’ 8”)
- Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
- Body Measurements:
- Chest: 39 Inches
- Waist: 32 Inches
- Biceps: 13 Inches
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Cricket
Career Batting Stats
Left-Handed Batsman
| Format | M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7.0 | 14 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 7.5 | 27 | 55.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 107 | 101 | 9 | 2636 | 87 | 28.6 | 1952 | 135.0 | 0 | 18 | 234 | 132 |
| 1st class | 50 | 77 | 6 | 2804 | 174 | 39.5 | 4698 | 59.7 | 7 | 12 | 365 | 48 |
| List A | 78 | 73 | 12 | 2264 | 137 | 37.1 | 2645 | 85.6 | 3 | 14 | 228 | 60 |
| T20 | 184 | 173 | 18 | 4520 | 107 | 29.2 | 3336 | 135.5 | 1 | 29 | 398 | 231 |
Career Bowling Stats
Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler
| Format | M | Inn | B | Mdn | Runs | W | BB | Econ | Avg | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0/10 | 3.33 | – | – | – | – |
| T20I | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| IPL | 107 | 24 | 180 | 0 | 252 | 10 | 2/11 | 8.40 | 25.2 | 18.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1st class | 50 | 2195 | 54 | 1133 | 26 | 3/47 | 3.09 | 43.6 | 84.4 | 0 | 0 | |
| List A | 78 | 2078 | 13 | 1643 | 54 | 4/48 | 4.74 | 30.4 | 38.5 | 1 | 0 | |
| T20 | 184 | 818 | 0 | 970 | 47 | 4/17 | 7.11 | 20.6 | 17.4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Fielding Stats
| Format | Catches | Run Outs | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 24 | 2 | 0 |
International Debut
- ODI: 23 July 2021 vs Sri Lanka at R.Premadasa Stadium
- T20: 28 July 2021 vs Sri Lanka at R.Premadasa Stadium
Coach/Mentor: Not Known
Jersey Number: #27 (Mumbai Indians)
Domestic/State Teams: Delhi, Mumbai Indians, India Red
Batting Style: Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm off-break
Nature on field
Aggressive
Records/Achievements
- 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 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.
- Led Delhi to a score of 236 for 9 in 20 overs in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Andhra.
- Scored 53 off just 29 balls to help Delhi chase Baroda’s total of 153.
- Scored an unbeaten 60 runs off just 44 balls against Jharkhand, helping Delhi win the match after losing first 3 wickets for just 14 runs.
Career Turning Point
The helping hand that Rana has given to his team in stressful situations in the domestic format won him a ticket to play in the IPL 2017.
Personal Life
- Date of Birth: 27 December 1993 (Monday)
- Age (as of 2023): 30 Years
- Birthplace: Delhi, India
- Zodiac sign: Capricorn
- Nationality: Indian
- Hometown: Delhi, India
Family
- Father: Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Brother: Not Known
- Sister: Vishakha
Religion: Hinduism
Hobbies: Swimming, travelling
Controversies
- In 2015, Rana was one of the 22 players barred from age-group tournaments due to allegations of age fudging.
- Fined 25 percent of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct on 16 April 2023, during a match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders for spitting with Hrithik Shokeen.
Favourites
- Travel Destination(s): Kasauli, Vishakhapatnam
- Actor: Ranveer Singh
- Actress: Aishwarya Rai
- Cricketer: Sachin Tendulkar
- Athlete: David Beckham
- Food: Churros
- Beverage: Cocoa
Girls, Family & More
- Marital Status: Married
- Marriage Date: 19 February 2019
- Affair/Girlfriend: Sacchi Marwah (Interior Designer)
- Engagement Date: 10 June 2018
- Wife/Spouse: Sacchi Marwah
Style Quotient
Car Collection: Mercedes-Benz
Some Lesser Known Facts About Nitish Rana
- He is an aggressive left-handed batsman and a part-time right-arm spinner.
- Mumbai Indians bought Rana for INR 10 Lakh in 2015, but he didn’t get to play any match that year. He was retained for the 2016 season but again didn’t get a chance to play.
- Rana credits his aggressive batting skills to the former Australian cricketer and Mumbai Indians coach Ricky Ponting, who helped him with his batting during the years he didn’t play for the franchise.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about Nitish Rana
1. Which state does Nitish Rana belong to?
- Nitish Rana belongs to the state of Delhi, India.
2. Is Nitish Rana married and does he have a child?
- Yes, Nitish Rana is married to Sacchi Marwah, an interior designer. However, there is no information available about whether they have a child.
3. Is Nitish Rana playing IPL 2024?
- As of now, there is no confirmation regarding Nitish Rana’s participation in IPL 2024. The team selection process for IPL 2024 has not been finalized yet.
4. Is there any relation between Nitish Rana and Harshit Rana?
- No, there is no known relation between Nitish Rana and Harshit Rana. They might share the same surname, but there is no information suggesting any familial relation between them.