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Irfan Pathan Praises Harshit Rana's Crucial Cameo Against Australia

Irfan Pathan praised Harshit Rana's batting performance in the crucial second ODI against Australia. Rana played a smart cameo of 24* runs from just 18 deliveries. His partnership with Arshdeep Singh added valuable runs in the death overs. This effort helped India reach a competitive total of 264/9 in a must-win match.

Key Points: Irfan Pathan Lauds Harshit Rana Batting Cameo vs Australia

  • Harshit Rana scored 24* off 18 balls in pressure situation
  • Added vital 37 runs with Arshdeep Singh for ninth wicket
  • Smashed Adam Zampa for 16 runs in final over
  • India posted 264/9 despite early batting setbacks
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Showed decent technique and good game sense: Irfan Pathan lauds Harshit Rana's cameo against Australia

Former cricketer Irfan Pathan praises Harshit Rana's game sense and technique after his crucial 24* runs helped India reach 264/9 against Australia in 2nd ODI.

"Crucial runs from Harshit Rana. Showed decent technique and good game sense. - Irfan Pathan"

Adelaide, October 23

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan praised seamer Harshit Rana's crucial cameo in the back end to push India to 264 runs in their 50 overs, against Australia in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

In a must-win fixture against Australia, Rana showcased good game sense and slammed 24* runs off just 18 balls and added vital 37 runs with Arshdeep Singh for the ninth wicket to push India towards a respectable total.

In an X post, Pathan wrote, "Crucial runs from Harshit Rana. Showed decent technique and good game sense."

Rana came in on bat when India were 223-7 in 44 overs. He batted alongside Nitish Reddy before Adam Zampa removed Reddy for eight.

Rana also took on Zampa, who was the most successful Aussie bowler in the match, in his final over of the innings, smashing him for 16 runs. Zampa finished his spell with four scalps under his belt.

Rana has played seven ODI fixtures, scalping 11 wickets at an average of 23.40 and an economy of 5.80. India posted a target of 265 after they registered their third-lowest power-play score after the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup, as they finished on 29/2 with Sharma and Iyer on the crease.

Hard-fought fifties from Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer and cameos from Rana, Arshdeep Singh in the back end push India to close on 264/9 after early setbacks against Australia in the second ODI at Adelaide.

India added 66 runs in the final 10 overs. It is a must-win game for India, as Australia kicked off the three-match ODI series with a commanding seven-wicket win.

Brief score: India 264/9 (Rohit Sharma 73, Shreyas Iyer 61; Adam Zampa 4/60). Vs Australia.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally some good lower-order batting! Our tailenders usually collapse like a house of cards. Rana's innings made the difference between 230 and 264. Well played! 👏
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Arjun K
While Rana did well, our top order needs to step up. 29/2 in powerplay is unacceptable at international level. We can't always rely on lower order to bail us out.
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Sarah B
Watching from Melbourne! Harshit's innings was the turning point. That partnership with Arshdeep showed real character. Hope they can defend this total now! 🏏
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Vikram M
Irfan Pathan knows what he's talking about - he was a genuine all-rounder himself. Good to see him mentoring young talents. Rana has potential to be our next bowling all-rounder!
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Kavya N
As a cricket fan from Delhi, I'm so proud! These young players are the future of Indian cricket. Hope selectors give them consistent chances instead of going back to same old players.
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Michael C
That 66 runs in final 10 overs made all the difference. Smart cricket from the lower order. Now the bowlers need to step up and defend this! #INDvsAUS

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