RR’s Tactical Masterstroke: Nitish Rana at No. 3 Powers Royals with Match-Winning Knock vs CSK
In a high-stakes tactical shift that may define their IPL 2025 campaign, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) promoted Nitish Rana to No. 3 in their batting order, and the move paid off instantly. The left-hander responded with a blistering 21-ball fifty against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Guwahati, delivering a performance that could reset RR’s early-season fortunes.Rana's Return to Familiar TerritoryBefore the match, Rana was under pressure, having struggled in the No. 4 role during RR’s first two outings this season. But with his promotion to No. 3—a position where he had earlier played 32 innings and scored six fifties—Rana looked completely at home. The timing, strokeplay, and aggressive intent were vintage Rana, as he tore into CSK’s bowlers and rapidly pushed the team’s score past 80 ...