Hyderabad, Dec 23: The local cricketing circuit has found a new name to watch out for – Rana Koganti, Opening Top order Batsmen, Medium Pace Bowler.
Rana delivered a masterclass all-round performance during the ongoing HCA Under-14 School Tournament. Representing Oakridge International School, Bachupally, Koganti’s back-to-back extraordinary displays have earned him a reputation as one of the most promising young talents in the city.
Over the course of two high-stakes fixtures on December 18th and 22nd, Rana amassed a staggering 164 runs across the tournament, headlined by a magnificent, unbeaten 150 runs in the second match. Facing 136 balls, he dispatched 15 boundaries, maintaining a clinical run rate of 6.62 runs per over and showcasing a mature temperament.
However, it wasn’t just his batting that turned heads. Koganti proved to be equally lethal with the bowling, claiming a total of 9 wickets across the two fixtures.
The Statistical Breakdown
Match 22nd December
Bowling stats
| Name | Overs | Maiden | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Rana Koganti | 4.2 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 3.69 |
Batting Stats
| Name | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | 4’s | 6’s |
| Rana Koganti | 150 | 136 | 110.29 | 15 | 0 |
Oakridge Bachupally Vs Akshara International, Oakridge Bachupally won by 254 runs
Oakridge Bachupally: 307-8 (50 Overs)
Akshara International: 53-10 (13.2 Overs)
Venue: Green View Cricket ground, Secunderabad
Match 18th December
Bowling stats
| Name | Overs | Maiden | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Rana Koganti | 7 | 2 | 22 | 4 | 3.14 |
Batting Stats
| Name | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate | 4’s | 6’s |
| Rana Koganti | 14 | 19 | 73.68 | 1 | 0 |
Oakridge Bachupally Vs Oak Valley School, Oakridge Bachupally won by 35 runs
Oakridge Bachupally: 162 (27.4 overs)
Oak Valley School: 127 (23.2 overs)
Venue: Green Park Cricket ground, Secunderabad
His ability to provide crucial breakthroughs at important moments while anchoring the batting innings ensured that Oakridge International maintained a strong hold on the opposition. With a total of 9 wickets and 150-run century to his name, Rana Koganti is quickly becoming a standout player of the HCA U-14 circuit.
