Harshit Rana is an Indian cricketer who was born on December 22, 2001. He plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League and Delhi in domestic cricket. He was purchased by the Kolkata Knight Riders in February 2022 at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 auction. On April 28, 2022, he made his Twenty20 debut for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2022 Indian Premier League.
Rana is primarily a right-arm fast bowler and bats right-handed. With a five-star performance and a top bowling chart ranking for the Knight Riders, Rana had a breakthrough season in the 2024 Indian Premier League and was the team's main fast bowler, helping the Knight Riders secure their third IPL championship.
Harshit Rana Salary 2024
Due to his tremendous economy in the 2024 IPL season, Rana is set to make his debut for the Indian national team but has not secured a contract by the BCCI, as of October 2024. However, he is set to increase his salary to INR 4 crores with the Knight Riders after being retained by the franchise for the past two years and helping them secure the title in his third season.
Harshit Rana Indian Team Salary
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) added Rana to the squad after losing the Test series against South Africa in Pune. Rana is expected to make his international debut on 1st November, 2024, in the third and final Test against New Zealand. However, he did not feature in the third test, as Jasprit Bumrah played with the same team. As of October 2024, he has not secured a contract by the BCCI and does not receive a salary for the national team.
Harshit Rana IPL Team Salary
On April 28, 2022, Rana made his IPL debut for the Kolkata Knight Riders who acquired him for his base price of INR 20 lakhs against the Delhi Capitals, finishing with the figures of 1 for 24. He played for the Kolkata squad in the 2023 IPL season after being retained by them prior to the 2022 mini-auction.
With captain Shreyas Iyer giving him challenging overs, Rana ended the 2024 IPL season on a high note. The Knight Riders won their third IPL championship in 2024, and Rana finished as the team's joint-second-highest wicket-taker with Andre Russell, taking 19 wickets in 13 games, second only to spinner Varun Chakravarthy.
In the 2025 IPL auction, he was among the first-choice retained players and was retained at the stellar pay hike of INR 4 crores
Harshit Rana Contract 2024
Harshit Rana is still an uncapped player and is expected to get his maiden contract soon. However, he enjoys a lucrative contract from the Knight Riders after helping them win their third title and being retained for the past two years.
Harshit Rana IPL Team Contract
Harshit Rana has been contracted with the KKR from 2022-2024 for his base price of INR 20 lakhs. He earned his maiden IPL contract in IPL 2022 with the KKR for INR 20 lakhs. However in the 2025 IPL auction, he was among the 5 first-choice retained players of Kolkata Knight Riders and got a stellar pay rise of INR 4 crores.
FAQ's On Harshit Rana’s Salary and Contract
A. Harshit Rana was born on December 22, 2001, in New Delhi, India.
A. Harshit Rana plays as the right-arm fast bowler who can also play in the lower order.
A. As of October 2024, Harshit Rana is 22 years old.
A. Harshit Rana is yet to make his international debut for India, as of October 2024.
A. Harshit Rana was part of the India-A squad that finished as runners-up against Pakistan-A in the ACC Emerging Asia Cup held in 2023.
A. Harshit Rana won the Indian Premier League with Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024.
