One after the other exciting matches are being seen in the IPL 2025 season, but what Nitish Rana did in the match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings played in Guwahati on March 30 surprised everyone.
This star batsman of Rajasthan Royals came on the field despite illness and played a stormy innings and led his team to victory.
Nitish Rana reveals Rahul Dravid pushed him to play against CSK
Nitish Rana’s health deteriorated a day before the match. He was feeling so unwell that he could not even attend the practice session.
In such a situation, questions were also being raised about his playing. But Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid called him and encouraged him and made it clear that he would bat at number 3.
Rana told after the match, “Rahul sir called me. He said that I will bat at number 3 and I have to keep myself mentally prepared. I felt very good to hear this because when someone trusts me, I put in all my strength.”
Rana’s blast against CSK
Rana, who came to bat at number 3, made his intentions clear from the very first over. He played a blistering innings of 81 runs in just 36 balls, which included 5 skyscraper sixes and 10 fours.
There was a lot of pressure on him due to poor performance in the first two matches, but in this match he gave a befitting reply to his critics. Rana’s innings took Rajasthan to a strong score and in the end the team also won.
Dravid’s trust gave Rana confidence
Rana was sent to number 4 in the first two matches, but he was not very successful there. This time Dravid gave him a chance in the top order and he made the most of it.
Rana said, “I was trying to do well in the first two matches as well, but when you analyze the match yourself and decide your strategy, the chances of success increase. I had already planned which shots should be played on this pitch and did the same. The result is in front of everyone.”
After this victory, fans and Rajasthan Royals teammates are also praising Rana. His aggressive innings is being discussed a lot on social media.
