Yashasvi Jaiswal and fast bowler Harshit Rana made their debut for India in the first ODI against England on Thursday. England, who came to bat after winning the toss, thrashed Harshit Rana in the initial overs. After this, Rana made a strong comeback and took 2 wickets in the 10th over. Rana made Ben Duckett and Harry Brook his victims.
Harshit Rana Record-Breaking Performance in ODI Debut
Fast bowler Harshit played an important role in the victory of the Indian team in this match. Rana, who came to play his ODI debut match, took three wickets.
- Harshit Rana’s Struggles in Early Overs: Rana was proving to be very expensive at one time and Phil Salt scored 26 runs in his one over. Then Rana made a strong comeback and took 2 wickets in the 10th over of the English innings.
- Ben Duckett & Harry Brook Dismissed in Same Over: In that over, Rana got Ben Duckett caught by Yashasvi Jaiswal. Then he also sent Harry Brook back to 0. Rana later made Liam Livingstone his victim as well.
Harshit Rana’s Controversial T20 Debut Before ODI
- Harshit made his T20 International debut in the fourth T20 match against England.
- In this match, all-rounder Shivam Dubey got injured while batting.
- In such a situation, Rana bowled as his concussion substitute. Rana dominated in his debut T20.
- He bowled 4 overs and took 3 wickets for 33 runs at an economy of 8.20.
After the match, many former players including England captain Jos Buttler had raised objections on Harshit Rana being a concussion substitute.
Made a shameful record on ODI debut
Harshit also made a shameful record in the match. He conceded 11 runs in the second over of England’s innings. Rana bowled a maiden fourth over.
- Phil Salt’s Brutal Assault – 26 Runs in One Over: After this, Harshit conceded 26 runs in the sixth over. Phil Salt hit 3 sixes and 2 fours in this over of Rana. In this way, Rana became the Indian bowler to concede the most runs in an over in a debut ODI.
