Jaipur : Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Nitish Rana was included in the list of capped all-rounders by Rajasthan Royals (RR) for Rs 4.20 crore on the second day of the IPL 2025 auction on Monday. Rana’s base price was Rs 1.50 crore. There was tough competition for them between Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals. Rana’s entry in Rajasthan Royals will further strengthen the team’s batting. Known for his ability to handle the innings and score runs quickly when needed, Rana has made his mark in the tournament as a reliable middle-order batsman. His good experience and consistent performance in IPL can be beneficial for RR.
There was a competition to bid for Rana
CSK started bidding for Rana. After this Rajasthan made a bid of Rs 1.60 crore. Both the teams increased the price to Rs 2.20 crore, after which RCB also joined the race. All three franchises increased the bid to Rs 3 crore. RCB looked confident when it increased the bid to Rs 4 crore, but Rajasthan sealed the deal by making a decisive bid of Rs 4.20 crore.
Ability to work better under pressure
Nitish Rana has been performing consistently well in the IPL since his debut in 2016. He has scored 2,636 runs in 107 IPL matches at an average of 28.34. His ability to handle pressure situations and face spin in the middle overs makes him a good option for any team.
Among the most in-demand players
The 31-year-old was previously a key player for Kolkata Knight Riders, where he not only contributed with the bat but also led the team on several occasions. His leadership ability in the tournament is also evident. However, he was released by his old team before the IPL 2025 auction, making him one of the most in-demand players in this year’s pool.
