Nitish Rana lit up the powerplay with a blazing half-century against Delhi Capitals in Match 10 of IPL 2025. The Rajasthan Royals batter reached his fifty in just 22 balls, punctuating the moment with a heartwarming celebration — a cradling gesture followed by a kiss blown toward the stands.
This sweet gesture has now sparked widespread speculation on social media. Was Rana hinting at the arrival of his newborns?
Just three weeks ago, Rana had shared on Instagram that he and his wife were expecting twins. During the live broadcast, one of the commentators remarked that Rana had “achieved a personal milestone today,” adding fuel to the buzz that the couple might have welcomed their babies earlier today.
Whether it’s a subtle confirmation or just a joyous tribute to the upcoming addition to the family, the gesture has already won hearts online. Fans have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to share emotional reactions and congratulate the cricketer, even as the match continues with RR at 79/1 at the end of the powerplay.
21 ball Fifty up for Nitish Rana
His 1st since 2023 👏Nitish Rana dedicated his fifty to his baby Twins 🩷🫶
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. #IPL #iplupdates #CSKVSRR #IPL2025 #nitishrana #halfcentury #RR #babytwins #explorecricket #explorepage #Cricketupdates #CricketNews… pic.twitter.com/8sPW54lVUs— Cricket Gyan (@cricketgyann) March 30, 2025
Nitish Rana Doing The Baby Celebration On Reaching His 50 👶 🤍🥹
— Dr Khushboo 🇮🇳 (@khushbookadri) March 30, 2025
Ohh Nitish Rana ko baby hua🥺❤️
— Samiksha (@vibewth_me_here) March 30, 2025
More details on whether the celebration was about the birth or the upcoming arrival are awaited — but for now, Rana’s fifty and gesture have stolen the spotlight.