KKR vs LSG: Harshit Rana in Trouble? KKR pacer can be in Hot Waters for Gesture during Celebration

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Harshit Rana could once again can find himself in hot waters following an incident with Aiden Markram during the IPL 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

The KKR pacer can be summoned by the match referee for a gesture that he showed in the match.

KKR vs LSG: What Happened with Harshit Rana?

Rana dismissed Markram in the 11th over of the match and followed it up with a muted celebration, which included what appeared to be a pointed gesture toward the departing batter. The KKR pacer showed the LSG batter a sending off gesture towards the pavilion, which can get himself in trouble.

Under IPL regulations, Article 2.5 covers "using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon their dismissal." While celebratory gestures are a part of the game's emotional tapestry, there is a fine line between passion and provocation.

As of now, there has been no official statement from the IPL governing council regarding disciplinary action, but given Rana's history with similar conduct, a fine or further punishment may be on the cards.

Previous Incidents Involving Harshit Rana

Rana's on-field demeanor has previously attracted sanctions from the IPL's Code of Conduct committee:

In a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rana gave a 'flying kiss' send-off to Mayank Agarwal after dismissing him. The act was classified as a Level 1 offence under Article 2.5 of the Code of Conduct, which pertains to gestures that could provoke a reaction from a dismissed batter. He was fined 60% of his match fees. Rana was fined 100% of his match fees and was handed a one-match suspension for a repeat offence, this time gesturing towards Abhishek Porel after dismissing him. That marked his second Code of Conduct breach within the same season.

Similar Cases from IPL 2025

Digvesh Singh Rathi of LSG was recently fined 25% of his match fees for a 'notebook celebration' directed at Priyansh Arya. The act was deemed to have breached the spirit of the game.

Ishant Sharma, playing for Gujarat Titans, was fined 25% of his match fee and handed a demerit point for conduct deemed inappropriate during a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.