“The plan was to take the pace off”: KKR’s Harshit Rana

Following a nail-biting 1-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) bowler Harshit Rana reflected on his key performance that helped clinch the win. Rana, who successfully took two wickets and conceded 33 runs across his four overs, maintained an economy rate of 8.25.

During the post-match presentation, Rana shared insights into his bowling strategy for the game. He emphasized the effectiveness of reducing the ball’s speed against the aggressive RCB lineup. “The plan was to take the pace off and that’s what I did. Whenever I have the ball, different thoughts come into my mind, but I try to keep a calm head and execute,” he explained.

Reflecting on the climactic final over, Rana described the experience as extremely tense, highlighting the pressure-filled moments that defined the match’s conclusion. “Cannot describe what happened in the last over as it was a very intense game till the end,” he stated, capturing the high stakes and the thrilling finish that secured KKR’s narrow victory.