Nitish Rana, a pivotal figure in the Rajasthan Royals’ lineup, has showcased varied performances against specific bowlers in the IPL 2025. Against Pat Cummins, Rana has accumulated 6 runs off 6 balls, being dismissed once, reflecting a cautious approach with a strike rate of 100.0. Facing Rahul Chahar, Rana has scored 38 runs from 31 deliveries, with three dismissals, maintaining a strike rate of 122.6, indicating a measured strategy against the leg-spinner.
In his encounter with Adam Zampa, Rana managed 15 runs off 9 balls before being dismissed once, achieving a strike rate of 166.7, suggesting an aggressive stance. When up against Jaydev Unadkat, Rana has tallied 24 runs from 19 balls without being dismissed, holding a strike rate of 126.3, reflecting a steady performance. Against Harshal Patel, Rana has accumulated 38 runs off 23 balls, being dismissed twice, resulting in a strike rate of 165.2, showcasing a dominant approach. These statistics underscore Rana’s adaptability and strategic batting against diverse bowling styles in the IPL.
Nitish Rana vs Pat Cummins
Year
Runs
Balls
Outs
Dots
4s
6s
Strike Rate
Average
2017
0
2
1
2
0
0
0.0
0.0
2024
6
4
0
2
1
0
150.0
–
Total
6
6
1
4
1
0
100.0
6.0
In 2017, Rana was dismissed by Cummins without scoring, facing just two balls.
In 2024, he managed 6 runs off 4 balls without losing his wicket, indicating a more cautious approach.
Overall, Rana has scored 6 runs off 6 balls against Cummins, with one dismissal, maintaining a strike rate of 100.
Nitish Rana vs Rahul Chahar
Year
Runs
Balls
Outs
Dots
4s
6s
Strike Rate
Average
2020
14
8
0
3
1
1
175.0
–
2021
11
9
1
3
1
0
122.2
11.0
2022
0
2
1
2
0
0
0.0
0.0
2023
13
12
1
4
1
0
108.3
13.0
Total
38
31
3
12
3
1
122.6
12.7
Rana started strong against Chahar in 2020 with 14 runs off 8 balls.
However, in subsequent years, his performance declined, with two dismissals in 2021 and 2022.
Overall, he has accumulated 38 runs off 31 balls against Chahar, being dismissed three times, resulting in an average of 12.7 and a strike rate of 122.6.
Nitish Rana vs Adam Zampa
Year
Runs
Balls
Outs
Dots
4s
6s
Strike Rate
Average
2017
15
9
1
3
1
1
166.7
15.0
Total
15
9
1
3
1
1
166.7
15.0
In their sole encounter in 2017, Rana scored 15 runs off 9 balls against Zampa before being dismissed.
This reflects a high strike rate of 166.7 but also a dismissal, indicating an aggressive approach.
Nitish Rana vs Jaydev Unadkat
Year
Runs
Balls
Outs
Dots
4s
6s
Strike Rate
Average
2018
9
5
0
1
0
1
180.0
–
2020
0
1
0
1
0
0
0.0
–
2021
15
13
0
7
1
1
115.4
–
Total
24
19
0
9
1
2
126.3
–
Rana has faced Unadkat across three seasons without being dismissed.
He has scored a total of 24 runs off 19 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 126.3.
