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Srikkanth: Harshit Rana's Batting Made New Zealand 'Shiver'
19 Jan
Summary
- Harshit Rana scored a defiant 52 off 43 balls in the 3rd ODI.
- Rana and Kohli's 99-run partnership offered a glimmer of hope.
- Kris Srikkanth praised Rana's aggressive batting despite India's loss.
In a recent 3rd ODI encounter, all-rounder Harshit Rana's aggressive batting performance drew significant praise from former Indian captain Kris Srikkanth. Despite India ultimately falling short by 41 runs, Rana emerged as a standout performer, smashing a remarkable 52 runs off just 43 deliveries. His fearless approach at the crease visibly unsettled the New Zealand bowling attack.
Rana's crucial partnership of 99 runs for the seventh wicket with Virat Kohli provided a much-needed boost for the Indian team while chasing a challenging target of 338. Rana contributed a significant 52 runs to this partnership, effectively keeping the required run rate manageable and allowing Kohli to play his natural game.
Srikkanth, who had previously expressed doubts about Rana's inclusion, was particularly impressed by the all-rounder's display. He remarked on his YouTube channel that Rana's fearless hitting made the New Zealand players appear "shivering" and "shaking," highlighting the psychological impact of his performance on the opposition.
