‘Harshit Bradman Rana’ – Harshit Rana Slams Crucial 35(33), Hits 104m Six After Promotion in AUS vs IND 2nd T20I

India pacer Harshit Rana showcased his big-hitting abilities after being promoted over Shivam Dube in the ongoing AUS vs IND 2nd T20I.

Rana, who walked out to bat when India were reeling at 49/5 in 7.3 overs, justified the decision by Gautam Gambhir by playing a crucial knock of 35(33), which included three boundaries and a maximum. The six that he hit also travelled a massive 104m.

Rana’s contribution helped India make some amends for the early setbacks, as he scripted a much-needed 56-run stand with Abhishek Sharma in the middle and stalled the batting collapse for sometime.

For the unversed, Rana has a knack for hitting the big shots, with a strike rate over 160s in T20Is and over 100 in the IPL.

Social media went berserk after the Indian speedster’s cameo as they heaped plaudits on him. Check some of the best reactions below.

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Harshit Rana, Abhishek Sharma knocks help India post 125

Speaking about the AUS vs IND 2nd T20I, India batted first but kept losing wickets right from the start. Shubman Gill was the first to depart in the third over for 5, with Sanju Samson (2), Suryakumar Yadav (1) and Tilak Varma (0) following suit as India lost four wickets in the powerplay.

While opener Abhishek Sharma continued his explosive batting from one end, Axar Patel’s (7) dismissal next in the eighth over meant India lost half their side with the scoreboard not even touching fifty. It was then Harshit Rana and Abhishek Sharma, who combined for a fifty-plus stand to put up a brief fightback before Australia cleaned up the Indian batting. Abhishek top-scored for India with a fiery 37-ball 68 to propel India to a somewhat fighting total of 125 in 18.4 overs.

For Australia, Josh Hazlewood was the chief destructor, taking three wickets in the powerplay to put India on the back foot early. He eventually finished with figures of 3/13 in his four overs.

India have already lost the preceding ODI leg 1-2 and will be hoping to take a series lead in the T20I series now after the first game got washed out. However, it seems like a tall ask unless the Indian bowlers managed to produce something special.

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