Sarthak Ranjan is Difficult to Stop
North Delhi Strikers captain Sarthak Ranjan is proving to be almost impossible for bowlers this season. He has scored a total of 224 runs in his first three innings at an average of 74.67 and an explosive strike rate of 169.70. He started the season with a blistering 64 off 39 balls against Central Delhi Kings. He then played an aggressive innings of 95 runs off 50 balls against East Delhi Riders. He also managed to score 65 runs off 43 balls against New Delhi Tigers.
He also made waves in DPL 2025
Sarthak Ranjan’s form isn’t a sudden hot streak. He was also the tournament’s second-highest run-scorer in DPL 2025, amassing 449 runs in nine innings at an average of 56.13 and a strike rate of 146.73. This time, by scoring more than 50 runs in three consecutive innings, he has proven that he doesn’t compromise on his strike rate, not just his ability to play big innings.
Will he replace Ajinkya Rahane?
Due to the presence of batsmen like Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane, and Tim Seifert in IPL 2026, Sarthak didn’t get a chance to play a single match. But now, following Ajinkya Rahane’s retirement, KKR is looking for a new batsman. Sarthak Ranjan’s explosive start to the Delhi Premier League 2026 has completely allayed KKR’s concerns.