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.
Listing RCB bowlers with best figures versus DC in IPL
On Monday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru crushed Delhi Capitals by nine wickets in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.
IPL 2026: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood set records against DC
Royal Challengers Bengaluru seamers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood rocked the Delhi Capitals batting line-up in Match 39 of IPL 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
IPL 2026: Can DC bounce back against formidable RCB?
The Delhi Capitals (DC) will be looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat against the Punjab Kings as they take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their next 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) match
IPL: Here's why RCB can extend winning run against DC
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on the Delhi Capitals (DC) in a highly anticipated IPL 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
IPL 2026: PBKS pull off record 265-run chase against DC
Punjab Kings (PBKS) have broken their own record and posted the highest successful chase in T20 cricket.
Rahul, Rana record second-highest partnership in IPL history: Stats
In a stunning display of batting prowess, KL Rahul and Nitish Rana scripted a historic partnership.
KL Rahul records highest-individual IPL score by an Indian: Stats
KL Rahul has made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by scoring an unbeaten 152 in his latest outing against Punjab Kings in Delhi.
Nitish Rana completes 3,000 IPL runs with 91 versus PBKS
Delhi Capitals batter Nitish Rana missed out on his maiden hundred in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
KL Rahul scripts records with his sixth IPL hundred
Delhi Capitals opener KL Rahul has scripted a ton of records with his sixth hundred in the Indian Premier League.
IPL 2026: Can DC break PBKS's unbeaten run?
Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 35 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
IPL 2026: SRH's Malinga, Dubey dismantle DC with stunning spells
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) registered a comprehensive 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in their latest Indian Premier League (IPL) clash.
IPL 2026: Ton-up Abhishek powers SRH to triumph over DC
Riding on a record-breaking ton from Abhishek Sharma, Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Delhi Capitals in the 2026 Indian Premier League clash in Hyderabad.
Nitish Rana slams his maiden half-century in IPL 2026: Stats
Delhi Capitals batsman Nitish Rana had been under the scanner for his inconsistent run in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).
IPL 2026: Ruturaj Gaikwad fined for slow over-rate against DC
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during their IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals.
IPL 2026: Nitish Rana fined for confronting 4th umpire
Delhi Capitals batsman Nitish Rana has been fined 25% of his match fee and given a demerit point for an argument with the fourth umpire during their 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Chennai Super Kings.
IPL 2026: CSK eye first win, face DC at home
In pursuit of their first win, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to host Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 18 of the 2026 Indian Premier League.
IPL 2026: Here's why DC can dominate GT in Delhi
Delhi Capitals will be up against Gujarat Titans in match number 14 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
IPL 2026: Can Gujarat Titans break the deadlock against DC?
The Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Wednesday evening will see Delhi Capitals take on Gujarat Titans.
IPL 2026, Match 8: Here's why MI can dominate DC
Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 8 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday.
IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals host Mumbai Indians: Preview and stats
Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 8 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday.
IPL 2026, DC down LSG in Lucknow: Report and stats
Delhi Capitals (DC) downed hosts Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 5 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on Wednesday.
Nitish Rana credits Rishabh Pant for joining Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals's new signing, Nitish Rana, has revealed that a brief chat with Rishabh Pant was instrumental in his decision to return to his home franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.
VHT 2025/26: These prominent names faltered in quarter-finals
The quarter-finals of the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy, India's top domestic 50-over tournament, have concluded.
Delhi's Nitish Rana surpasses 2,500 List A runs: Key stats
Delhi's Nitish Rana slammed a match-winning knock of 57* versus Haryana in Round 7 of the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Delhi's Nitish Rana slams match-winning 77 in VHT: Key stats
Delhi batter Nitish Rana smashed a terrific knock of 77 versus Andhra in the 2025-26 edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Nitish Rana slams his second fifty of SMAT 2025: Stats
Delhi captain Nitish Rana made his bat talk in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash against Uttarakhand at the Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground in Ahmedabad.
SMAT, Delhi captain Nitish Rana floors Saurashtra with 76: Stats
Delhi skipper Nitish Rana shone for his side in Round 3 of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
IPL 2026: Nitish Rana traded to Delhi Capitals
In a major development ahead of the IPL 2026 season, Rajasthan Royals (RR) middle-order batter Nitish Rana has been traded to Delhi Capitals (DC).
Nitish Rana reveals Team India ambitions after DPL 2025 heroics
Nitish Rana, the captain of West Delhi Lions, has expressed his desire to return to the Indian cricket team.
Nitish Rana leads West Delhi Lions to DPL 2025 title
West Delhi Lions have clinched the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 title with a commanding six-wicket victory over Central Delhi Kings.
DPL 2025: Nitish Rana addresses heated altercation with Digvesh Rathi
Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 witnessed a heated altercation between Nitish Rana and Digvesh Rathi during the Eliminator match.
Nitish Rana slams blazing 134* in DPL: Details here
Nitish Rana, the out-of-favor Indian batter and Rajasthan Royals player, made a sensational comeback on Friday.
DPL 2025: Digvesh Rathi, Nitish Rana get into heated altercation
The Eliminator match of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 between West Delhi Lions and South Delhi Superstarz turned into a fiery affair.
Nitish Rana returns to Delhi in domestic cricket: Details here
Indian batter Nitish Rana will return to his home state Delhi after two seasons of domestic cricket with Uttar Pradesh (UP).
Nitish Rana's 20th IPL fifty goes in vain: Key stats
Nitish Rana played a phenomenal knock for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
IPL 2025: DC reach summit with Super-Over win over RR
Delhi Capitals beat Rajasthan Royals in Match 32 of IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
IPL 2025, RR vs CSK: Presenting Player of the Day
A magical 4-wicket haul from Wanindu Hasaranga helped Rajasthan Royals down Chennai Super Kings in Match 11 of the IPL 2025 season in Guwahati on Sunday.
RR down CSK, earn their maiden win in IPL 2025
Rajasthan Royals claimed their first win of the Indian Premier League 2025 season, downing Chennai Super Kings in match number 11 in Guwahati on Sunday.
IPL 2025, Nitish Rana hammers 36-ball 81 versus CSK: Stats
Nitish Rana, who was bought by Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 mega auction, was sensational in match number 10 versus Chennai Super Kings on Sunday in Guwahati.
IPL: Moeen Ali highlights his job as KKR beat RR
Moeen Ali made a mark on his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) debut, coming to the fore with Sunil Narine missing out due to illness.
Sunil Narine becomes 3rd KKR batter with 100 IPL sixes
Sunil Narine, the veteran West Indies all-rounder, has written his name in the history books of Indian Premier League (IPL).
IPL 2025: Harbhajan Singh highlights challenges in KKR coaching staff
Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh humorously pointed out potential friction between KKR's head coach Chandrakant Pandit and mentor Dwayne Bravo.