Harshit Rana is a new pace sensation from India. His impressive hit-the-deck skills landed him an IPL deal even before his domestic cricket debut.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) put faith in the rookie fast bowler. And he delivered big when it mattered the most. Rana played a huge role in KKR winning the IPL 2024 season.
Here we’ll look at Harshit Rana’s IPL career stats, records, and salary in every season.
Harshit Rana IPL Debut
After coming in as an injury replacement, Harshit Rana made his IPL debut on April 28, 2022. His first appearance came against Delhi Capitals while representing KKR.
Rana had a decent debut, taking one wicket while conceding 24 runs in three overs. The pacer featured in one more match against Lucknow Super Giants that season, though he went wicketless.
| Match | DC vs KKR |
| Date | Thursday, April 28, 2022 |
| Time | 19:30 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Harshit Rana Performance in IPL 2025
| Date | Versus | Ground | Runs | B/F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/03/2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Eden Gardens | 5 | 6 |
| 26/03/2025 | Rajasthan Royals | Barsapara Cricket Stadium | – | – |
| 31/03/2025 | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium | 4 | 8 |
| 03/04/2025 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Eden Gardens | – | – |
| 08/04/2025 | Lucknow Super Giants | Eden Gardens | 10* | 9 |
| 11/04/2025 | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium | – | – |
| 15/04/2025 | Punjab Kings | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium | 3 | 6 |
| 21/04/2025 | Gujarat Titans | Eden Gardens | 1* | 2 |
| 26/04/2025 | Punjab Kings | Eden Gardens | – | – |
| 29/04/2025 | Delhi Capitals | Arun Jaitley Stadium | 0* | 1 |
| 04/05/2025 | Rajasthan Royals | Eden Gardens | – | – |
| 07/05/2025 | Chennai Super Kings | Eden Gardens | – | – |
| 25/05/2025 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Arun Jaitley Stadium | 34 | 21 |
| Date | Versus | Ground | Overs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/03/2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Eden Gardens | 3.0 | 0/32 |
| 26/03/2025 | Rajasthan Royals | Barsapara Cricket Stadium | 4.0 | 2/36 |
| 31/03/2025 | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium | 2.0 | 0/28 |
| 03/04/2025 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Eden Gardens | 3.0 | 1/15 |
| 08/04/2025 | Lucknow Super Giants | Eden Gardens | 4.0 | 2/51 |
| 11/04/2025 | Chennai Super Kings | MA Chidambaram Stadium | 4.0 | 2/16 |
| 15/04/2025 | Punjab Kings | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium | 3.0 | 3/25 |
| 21/04/2025 | Gujarat Titans | Eden Gardens | 4.0 | 1/45 |
| 26/04/2025 | Punjab Kings | Eden Gardens | 2.0 | 0/27 |
| 29/04/2025 | Delhi Capitals | Arun Jaitley Stadium | 4.0 | 0/49 |
| 04/05/2025 | Rajasthan Royals | Eden Gardens | 4.0 | 2/41 |
| 07/05/2025 | Chennai Super Kings | Eden Gardens | 4.0 | 2/43 |
| 25/05/2025 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Arun Jaitley Stadium | 3.0 | 0/40 |
Harshit Rana Performance in IPL 2024
After making sporadic appearances in 2022 and 2023, Harshit Rana got the long rope in IPL 2024. And he had a breakout season, grabbing 19 wickets in 13 matches.
Rana played a decisive role in Kolkata’s successful title run and ended up as their second-highest wicket-taker in 2024.
Harshit Rana Last IPL Match
Harshit Rana’s last IPL appearance came in the IPL 2025 final on May 25, 2025. The final was between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 31 |
| Date | May 25, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST, |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
Harshit Rana IPL Auction Price & History
Harshit Rana entered the IPL in 2022 as an injury replacement. Kolkata Knight Riders brought him in at his base price of INR 20 lakhs.
Rana’s brilliant performance in IPL 2024 has now earned him a renewed deal. The Kolkata franchise has increased his salary to INR 4 crore ahead of IPL 2025.
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.00 Lac | Kolkata |
| 2024 | 20.00 Lac | Kolkata |
| 2025 | 04.00Cr. | Kolkata |
| 2026 | 04.00Cr. | Kolkata |
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Harshit Rana Bowling Stats
| Year | Mat | WKTS | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 34 | 40 | 3/24 | 25.73 | 9.51 | 16.23 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 15 | 3/25 | 29.87 | 10.18 | 17.60 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 19 | 3/24 | 20.16 | 9.08 | 13.32 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 5 | 2/33 | 29.40 | 8.65 | 20.40 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1/24 | 51.00 | 10.20 | 30.00 | 0 | 0 |
Want to know which team Harshit Rana will play for in IPL 2026?
Harshit Rana’s promising fast bowling skills have resulted in him extending his stay with Kolkata Knight Riders. The franchise has retained Rana for IPL 2026 at INR 4 crore.
The right-arm pacer will be eager to defend KKR’s title while playing for them in IPL 2026.
