About Nitish Rana
Nitish Rana is an Indian batter who plays for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. DC traded for him for ₹4.2 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹10 lakh in 2015 (Mumbai Indians) to ₹4.2 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹42.1 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 11 May 2016, he has played 127 IPL matches, scoring 3,078 runs and taking 10 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Nitish Rana in IPL
- IPL finalist (2021): played in the final.
- Highest IPL score: 91 off 44 balls against Punjab Kings in 2026.
- IPL fifties: 22 half-centuries.
- Best batting season: 413 runs in 2023.
- Player of the Match: 6 awards in the IPL.
- 127 IPL matches: one of the most experienced players in the league.
How Nitish Rana’s Salary Compares at DC
Nitish Rana is the 9th highest-paid player in the 26-man DC squad, taking about 3.4% of the team’s total player spend. The average DC player earns about ₹4.69 crore in IPL 2026.