International career
Harshit Rana started his international cricket career in 2024. His performances in IPL 2024 for Kolkata Knight Riders brought him into the spotlight. He was selected for India’s tour of Zimbabwe in July 2024 because many senior players were rested before the T20 World Cup.
At first, Harshit was not included in the squad. Later, he was called up along with Sai Sudharsan and Jitesh Sharma. This happened after Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Shivam Dube got stuck in the Caribbean due to a hurricane. Although Harshit did not debut immediately, this first call-up was a big moment in his career.
Harshit’s hard work and IPL performances showed his potential. Fans and selectors now look forward to his contributions to the Indian team.
Leagues Participation
Harshit Rana has shown great promise in franchise cricket. So far, apart from the Indian Premier League (IPL), he has not participated in other leagues like the Big Bash League or the Caribbean Premier League.
Indian Premier League
Harshit Rana started his IPL journey in 2022 when Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) signed him as a replacement for an injured player. Over the years, he has grown into an important part of the KKR squad, especially after his impactful performances in IPL 2024. Below is a breakdown of his participation in the league year by year.
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Season
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Team
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Price (INR)
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Matches Played
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Highlights
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2022
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Kolkata Knight Riders
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20 lakhs
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Few Matches
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Replaced Rasikh Salam; debut against Delhi Capitals; first wicket was Mitchell Marsh.
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2023
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Kolkata Knight Riders
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Retained
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No Matches
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Did not get a chance to play in the season.
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2024
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Kolkata Knight Riders
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Retained
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13
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Defended 13 runs in the last over vs SRH; took 19 wickets; helped KKR win the IPL title.
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2025
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Kolkata Knight Riders
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4 crore
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TBD
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Retained by KKR; expected to play a key role in the team’s bowling attack.
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Kolkata Knight Riders have retained Harshit Rana for INR 4 crore for the IPL 2025 season. This shows the team’s confidence in his abilities after his performances in 2024.
Rana is expected to lead the pace attack along with experienced players. His skill in bowling under pressure, especially in the final overs, could prove valuable for the team. Fans are eager to see how he contributes in the new season.
Domestic career
Harshit Rana started his domestic career in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022-23 season. He played his first List-A match for Delhi against Meghalaya. Although he didn’t take any wickets, he kept the runs under control with his bowling.
In the same season, he debuted in First-Class cricket for Delhi during the Ranji Trophy against Assam. He took four wickets in the match, which ended as a draw. Rana also proved his batting ability by scoring a century in First-Class cricket.
In 2023, Rana joined the India-A squad for the ACC Emerging Asia Cup. The team reached the final, and Rana performed well, picking up 7 wickets in 5 matches, including 4 wickets in a game against UAE-A.
Records and achievements
Harshit Rana has achieved several milestones in his cricket career across different formats. Below is a list of his key records and achievements:
- First IPL Match: April 28, 2022, against Delhi Capitals
- First List-A Match: November 2022, against Meghalaya in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
- First First-Class Match: December 2022, against Assam in the Ranji Trophy
- IPL 2024: Took 19 wickets in 12 matches, played a key role in Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL championship win
- ODI Team Selection: 2024, selected for the series against Sri Lanka
Personal life
Harshit Rana is known for his cricket skills, but there’s more to his life beyond the field. His personal journey, family, lifestyle, and interactions with fans add a lot to his story.
Family
Harshit comes from a supportive family. His father’s name is Pradeep Rana, and he has an older sister. His mother’s name is not widely known. Harshit is not married and doesn’t have a girlfriend at the moment, as he is focused on his career.
Finance
Harshit’s net worth is about ₹5 crore, or around $0.62 million. This amount comes from his time playing domestic cricket and his role in the IPL with Kolkata Knight Riders. Although still early in his career, his financial achievements show his talent and the bright future ahead of him.
Cars and House
As of November 2024, Harshit owns a BMW 5 Series. He lives in a house in Ghevra, a village in northwest Delhi. Inside his house, he keeps two IPL trophies he won for his performances with the ball.
Scandals
Harshit was fined 60% of his match fee in March 2024 for celebrating too wildly after a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Later, in April 2024, he was fined 100% of his match fee and banned from the next game after violating the IPL Code of Conduct with his celebration for Abhishek Porel during a match against Delhi Capitals.
Fans
During the IPL 2024 season, Harshit’s "flying kiss" celebration caught the attention of fans. He first did it in a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, which led to some criticism. In an interview in June 2024, Harshit explained that the gesture was not planned and that he would not repeat it. Fans also praised his performance in the final over during a match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad in March 2024.
Harshit is active on Instagram and has about 670k followers.
