New Delhi: India’s lower-order batsman Harshit Rana stole the spotlight in the third ODI between India and New Zealand at Holkar Stadium, Indore, on January 18, despite India losing the match by 38 runs. With the victory, New Zealand secured the three-match series 2-1, marking their first-ever ODI series win in India.
While Team India fell short, the batting brilliance of Virat Kohli and Harshit Rana captivated cricket fans. Kohli scored 124 runs, marking his 85th international century, while Rana produced an explosive innings to score his first ODI fifty. The youngster’s 52-run knock came off a flurry of 4 fours and 4 sixes, played in an aggressive, fearless style that impressed even the legends of the game.
Sunil Gavaskar Lauds Harshit Rana:
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar praised Rana’s performance during the Star Sports broadcast, saying:
“A very good innings. He batted exactly like a lower-order batsman should—without any pressure. Nobody expected much from him, and he knew his job was just to swing the bat. There were moments when balls were delivered at him, and he attempted to slash them.”
Gavaskar added:
“He couldn’t read some deliveries initially, but he wasn’t frustrated. He quickly realized that if the bowler gave him a short ball, he would hit it, and if a length ball came, he could go for six. He executed this perfectly. I was impressed that he wasn’t bothered by not getting runs immediately; he adapted and delivered under pressure.”
Harshit Rana’s innings not only contributed crucial runs but also showcased his temperament, signaling the rise of a promising talent in Indian cricket.
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