Nationality: Bangladesh
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1988-11-20 Age: 36
Born on 20th November 1988, Imtiaz Rana's journey into the world of cricket began on the dusty, energetic streets of Lahore, Pakistan, where he honed his skills with a ragtag group of neighbourhood peers. His talent wasn't immediately apparent amidst this chaotic fervour, but his unyielding perseverance soon distinguished him.
Imtiaz's formal cricketing career took off when he was scouted by a local club, leading to him joining their junior team. His natural prowess as an allrounder quickly surfaced, allowing him to serve crucial roles with both bat and ball. A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler, he crafted a game rooted in adaptability and effectiveness. By 21, he was making stirs in domestic circuits, finally catapulting himself to professional status with his debut for the national team in 2011.
Rana’s career is punctuated by several milestones and records. His ability to clinch vital wickets and stabilise innings became a hallmark, and in a 2014 series against arch-rivals India, he etched his name into the history books. In that series, his composed innings and pivotal wickets under pressure led his team to a historic win, sparking a fiery yet respectful rivalry that only heightened the cricketing spectacle whenever these teams clashed.
His balanced playing style was uniquely suited to the needs of modern cricket—versatile enough to fit the demands of T20s while dependable in Tests and ODIs. Batting-wise, his capability to switch gears from aggressive shot-making to cautious defence when needed made him a lynchpin in many a tense chase. Bowling with a natural right-arm fast-medium delivery, his knack for exploiting even the slightest movement off the pitch turned crucial matches in his favour more than once.
Of all the moments crafting Rana’s storied career, none perhaps captured his game-changing prowess more than the 2016 World Cup semi-final. Entrusted with the penultimate over, his dual knack for precision and aggression brought his team mere inches away from glory, showcasing a brand of cricket few could rival.
Each match Rana plays is a testament not just to the years of practice on Lahore's streets but to an attitude of relentless growth, forever weaving momentous feats into the rich tapestry of cricket's global narrative.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T10 | 32 | 26 | 4 | 275 | 44 | 10.58 | 209 | 131.58 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 24 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T10 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 494 | 47.2 | 27.44 | 10.47 | 46 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-03-26
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