Changes in the Playing XI
The Indian team made several changes to their playing XI for the Pune T20 match. Captain Suryakumar Yadav announced that Shivam Dubey, Arshdeep Singh, and Rinku Singh would replace Mohammed Shami, Dhruv Jurel, and Washington Sundar. However, during the match, fast bowler Harshit Rana was unexpectedly brought in, replacing Shivam Dubey.
Harshit Rana’s Entry into the Match
Harshit Rana’s entry into the match was due to an injury sustained by Shivam Dubey while batting. Dubey was hit on the helmet, and as a result, Harshit Rana was called in to bowl in his place. This unexpected turn of events led to Harshit Rana making his international T20 debut.
Harshit Rana’s Debut Performance
Harshit Rana’s debut performance was impressive, with the fast bowler taking 3 wickets for 33 runs in 4 overs. He claimed important wickets, including those of Jacob Bethell and Jamie Overton, in addition to Liam Livingstone. Harshit Rana’s performance has generated significant discussion on social media, with many praising his skills.
India’s Series Win
India’s victory over England by 15 runs secured their series win. The Indian team, batting first, scored 181 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs. In response, the England team was dismissed for 166 runs in 19.4 overs, despite a strong start. Harry Brook scored 51 runs off 26 balls, while Ben Duckett contributed 39 runs off 19 balls. However, other key batsmen, including captain Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, and Jacob Bethell, failed to deliver. Harshit Rana and Ravi Bishnoi took 3 wickets each for India, with Varun Chakravarthy claiming 2 wickets and Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel taking 1 wicket each.