Harshit Rana (KKR): Death Bowling Potential Undermined by -0.6 Ecae
Harshit Rana's Ecae of -0.61 means he concedes 0.61 more runs per over than expected after phase adjustment. His death economy of 9 is his best phase, but the overall economy of 10 drags his value down. His regressed WAR of 0.08 places him outside the optimal XII.
Rana is not in the XII because Umran Malik and the specialist bowlers provide better phase-specific production. His bowling surplus of -27 confirms he produces 27 runs below replacement level.
Bowling Profile
Across 871 bowling balls and 43 matches, Rana's numbers paint a mixed picture. His death economy of 9 across 25% of his workload is respectable. The dot ball rate at the death of 36% provides pressure.
His batting SRae of 13 is a positive: the bat adds value as a lower-order hitter. The batting surplus of 18 runs above replacement is meaningful for a bowler.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Economy | 9.9 |
| Ecae | -0.61 |
| Death Econ | 9.3 |
| Bowling Surplus | -27 |
Path to the XII
Rana's projected 2026 WAR of 0.13 shows the model expects improvement. If Umran Malik's boundary rate problem persists, Rana's more controlled approach could earn him the death-overs role. His 62% death ball share confirms he is used primarily in that phase.
What This Means for IPL 2026
Rana is a pace bowling backup who competes with Umran Malik for the domestic death-overs role. His batting adds a dimension Malik lacks. If KKR needs a bowling change during the season, Rana is the first pace alternative.