Harshit Rana answered his critics in the best way possible — with the ball. The young pacer delivered a career-best performance, picking up four wickets in the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground and turning the tide in India’s favor.
A Fiery Spell That Silenced Doubters
Under pressure for his all-format selection, Rana struck when India needed him most. After Mohammed Siraj sent Travis Head packing early and Washington Sundar removed Matthew Short and Matt Renshaw, Rana ripped through Australia’s middle order.
Last match’s heroes, Cooper Connolly and Mitchell Owen, couldn’t handle his pace, falling for 23 and 1. Rana then wrapped up the tail, dismissing Josh Hazlewood to complete his maiden ODI four-for.
Fans Go Wild on Social Media
For a bowler who has faced plenty of criticism, this was pure redemption. Within minutes, social media exploded with memes, chants, and one trending line — “Harshit Hai Toh Mumkin Hai.”
The spell not only broke Australia’s batting backbone but also made Rana the highest wicket-taker of the series with six wickets in three matches.
Australia Bundled Out for 236
Thanks to Rana’s brilliance, India bowled out Australia for just 236 — their lowest ODI total at the SCG.
Although the Aussies have already sealed the series 2–0, this match gives India a chance to end the series on a high and build momentum going forward.
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