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Harshit Rana registers name in list of shame after horrible spell against Sri Lanka

Soumyajit Dutta

Harshit Rana against Sri Lanka was poor [Source: AFP Photos]Harshit Rana against Sri Lanka was poor [Source: AFP Photos]

The India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash saw something rarely witnessed in recent major tournaments, a Super Over to end the Super 4 stage. Who would have thought that a dead rubber game could be so enthralling? 

India posted 202 runs in their 20 overs to set a target of 203 for Sri Lanka. However, Sri Lanka managed to tie the mammoth total, dragging the game into a Super Over. Orchestrating Sri Lanka’s massive chase were a few expensive spells from the Indian bowlers. The most costly was Harshit Rana, who gave away 54 runs from his 4-over spell. 

Harshit's blunder leads up to Super Over play

Notably, Harshit Rana's ranks among the most expensive spells in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup history. Rana’s 54-run spell for just one wicket stands third, while Fareed Ahmad Malik from Afghanistan had the most expensive spell in Asia Cup T20, conceding 57 runs for just two wickets against India in 2022.

Most Expensive Spells in Men’s T20I Asia Cup:

  • 2/57 – Fareed Ahmad Malik (Afghanistan) vs India, Dubai, 2022
  • 1/54 – Zeeshan Maqsood (Oman) vs Hong Kong, Fatullah, 2016 
  • 1/54 - Harshit Rana (India) vs Sri Lanka, Dubai, 2025, Tonight*
  • 2/54 – Ayush Shukla (Hong Kong) vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi, 2025

Harshit, playing his first match in this Asia Cup against Sri Lanka, was out of form, bowled at an economy rate of 13.50, and his only scalp was opener Pathum Nissanka, which came as a late blow in the 20th over. 

Sri Lanka fought with grit before Super Over loss

Speaking of Sri Lanka’s star, Nissanka anchored the chase brilliantly. His 107 runs off just 58 balls, alongside Kusal Perera, formed the pillars of Sri Lanka’s innings and helped drag the game to the Super Over.

Among the Indian bowlers, Arshdeep Singh, also playing his first match, conceded 46 runs, while Axar Patel gave away 32 runs from his 3 overs without a wicket. 

However, India regained their mojo in the Super Over. Sri Lanka batted first and lost two wickets while scoring only two runs off five balls. For India, Suryakumar Yadav wrapped up the game on the very first ball, bringing the thrilling encounter to a swift end.