Nitish Rana [Source: AP Photos]
Nitish Rana has been one of those under the radar players who has often surprised people with his brutal power hitting in some cases. The same was the case during the ongoing match between RR and CSK in IPL 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Nitish Rana Changes The Complexion Of The Match With His Big Hitting
Notably, the Super Kings won the toss ahead of the game and put the Royals to bat. Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed early in the innings and the Royals received an early set back. However, Nitish Rana walked out to bat at number three and completely changed the momentum of the innings.
The southpaw played a dynamic knock of 81 runs from 36 deliveries and played shots all-round the park. He was particularly severe on Ravichandran Ashwin. While taking down the bowlers of CSK, Rana reached his half-century in just 19 deliveries.
Nitish Rana Is Expecting Twins
After the half-century, Nitish Rana celebrated in the cradle style. This was to commemorate her wife expecting a twin child. The couple already has a son named Albie. Now, the will soon be a family of four. Too make the instance memorable, Rana brought out the special celebration.
Even though Nitish Rana played a impactful knock, he was ultimately dismissed by Ashwin. The experienced off spinner out thought the southpaw and got his wicket.