Harshit Rana hailed for redemption [Source: @KKRWeRule, @Kaustubh001ac/X.com]
Harshit Rana finally performed under pressure as he picked up a 4-wicket-haul in the 3rd ODI against Australia at SCG. Rana’s heroics turned his critics into admirers on social media.
In the first inning, Siraj got the breakthrough of Travis Head, followed by 2 crucial dismissals of Matthew Short and Renshaw courtesy of Washington Sundar.
To wipe off the middle and lower order, Rana stood up not only to take responsibility but also to give it back to his critics.
Harshit Rana praised for four-wicket-haul
Last match’s heroes, Cooper Connolly and Mitchell Owen, couldn’t handle Harshit Rana’s pace and walked back on 23 and 1, respectively.
Not only that, Rana also wiped off the tail by dismissing Josh Hazlewood and nailed a 4-wicket-haul, the first of his ODI career.
Harshit Rana, who was mercilessly trolled for his all-format selection, finally had a moment of redemption. His performance forced fans to stand up and take notice.
Many fans praised Rana on flooded social media with memes.
"Harshit Rana takes 4wkts..." - @Pinned000
Fan tweet [Source: @Pinned000/X.com]
"Harshit Rana 39-4😂 #INDvsAUS" - @LeverageAlpha_
Fan tweet [Source: @@LeverageAlpha_/X.com]
"What a spell by Harshit Rana. Too much disrespect for him lately but today deserves all the appreciation." - @LoyalSachinFan
"Harshit Rana is the Highest Wicket taker in this series from India. This is what we call A perfect Comeback and Reply to haters 💜🔥" - @Kaustubh001ac
"𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗱, 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁" Harshit Rana - Highest Wicket Taker for India this series. Also registered his best bowling figures today 4/39!!" - @BaddhakistT
Fan tweets [Source: @LoyalSachinFan, @Kaustubh001ac, @BaddhakistT/X.com]
That being said, Harshit Rana is now the highest wicket-taker of the India vs Australia ODI series with 6 wickets in 3 games.
His spell helped India restrict Australia to 236/10, which is the lowest total for the Aussies at Sydney Cricket Ground.
It's important to note that Australia have already secured the series with a 2-0 lead. The 3rd ODI is an opportunity for India to avoid a clean sweep and finish with a winning momentum.




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