India speedster Harshit Rana ended his campaign as the highest wicket-taker in the three-match ODI series against Australia. He played a crucial role for India in the third ODI, picking four wickets that helped the Shubman Gill-led side defeated Australia by nine wickets to save the series whitewash.
Harshit, who faced a lot of criticism for his selection in the ODIs, ended his campaign as India's highest wicket-taker with six scalps, where he went wicketless in the first clash, picked two in the second, where Australia defeated India by seven and two wickets respectively. However, after Harshit's iconic bowling and Rohit, Virat's brilliant batting show helped India to register a nine-wicket win in the third ODI to save the series whitewash.
After India's win in the third ODI, Harshit took to his Instagram to share a post after India's win, saying that this is not just a win, it's a statement.
"Not just a win, a statement of unity, belief and teamwork. Eleven players. One heartbeat" captioned Harshit Rana.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI
Rohit Sharma led the charge with 121 while Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 74, as the duo turned back the clock in impressive style and secured India a stunning nine-wicket consolation victory over Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Australia started strongly, but India fought back with disciplined bowling, as Harshit Rana’s decisive spell of 4-39 helped the visitors bowl out the hosts for 236. India’s reply was confident from the beginning. Rohit and Shubman Gill added 68 for the first wicket before Josh Hazlewood dismissed the skipper.
That brought Rohit and Virat together, as India’s most experienced batting pair proved their high potential. Rohit’s stroke play was sharp, hitting 13 fours and three sixes in his 121 not out off 125 balls, while Kohli’s composure was steady in scoring an unbeaten 74 off 81 deliveries, with seven boundaries.
Together, the duo stitched an unbeaten 168-run stand in the third ODI that ensured India concluded the series with a commanding win.