Indian fast bowler Harshit Rana will not feature in the fifth match of the five-match T20I series against South Africa. Read on to find out the reason for his absence.
Why is Harshit Rana not playing?
Harshit Rana does not play for India against the Proteas in the fifth T20I in Ahmedabad. Jasprit Bumrah returned to the playing XI by pushing Rana out. Find out why Harshit Rana is missing from today’s match against South Africa.
His exclusion is likely a strategic decision, with the team management opting for a combination better suited to the pitch conditions.
Rana’s T20I career
Harshit Rana is a fast bowler who made his T20I debut in 2024. Known for his pace, he impressed early on with his ability to hit difficult lengths and take wickets at crucial times.
In 6 T20I appearances so far, Rana has picked up 7 wickets with a healthy strike rate, showing promise as a future all-format pace option for India.
India (Game XI)
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma(w), Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.
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