Harshit Rana’s classy spell IND vs PMXI: In a 46-over match against Australia’s Prime Minister XI on Sunday, Indian pacer Harshit Rana made the Kangaroo batsmen’s faces turn pale with the swing of the pink ball. This two-day match was scheduled to be played on Saturday, but the first day’s play was cancelled due to rain. On the second day, Sunday, PM XI’s team was all out for 246 while batting first, and Harshit Rana stole the show. Rana’s swing caused such havoc that two batsmen couldn’t even move their feet. They just stood there, unable to feel any air in front of Rana’s swing.
First, Harshit Rana bowled out left-handed batsman Jack Clayton. The ball was a little low, but Rana’s swing proved too much for Clayton, and he stood there in disbelief. The next batsman, Oliver Davis, couldn’t even open his account. The ball moved in the middle of his stance, passing between his bat and pad to scatter the stumps.
Harshit Rana’s Four-Wicket Haul Leads India to Victory
Harshit Rana took a total of four wickets in the match, all of which came in his second spell. His swing with the pink ball was remarkable, showcasing his skill and making a significant impact.
Harshit Rana’s 4 wickets in 6 balls which broke the back of the Prime Minister’s 11 !! 🔥🔥#RohitSharma #JacobBethell #SMAT #NZvsENG #ShubmanGill #INDvsPMXI #PMXIvIND #ChampionsTrophy2025
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Shubman Gill’s Half-Century and Nitish Reddy’s Knock
India sealed the victory by 6 wickets, finishing their 46 overs at 257/5. Shubman Gill scored a half-century in his first innings of India’s Australian tour, a positive sign for India. He began his innings with a square cut, demonstrating his recovery from a fractured thumb. Gill’s compatriot, Nitish Kumar Reddy, fell short of his fifty, as Lloyd Pope bowled him out for 42 runs, bringing Ravindra Jadeja to the crease.
A half-century for Shubman Gill in his first innings of India’s Australian tour #PMXIvIND pic.twitter.com/YCPGFMqvs8
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Jadeja and Sundar Provide Stability
Jadeja helped bring stability to the Indian innings. However, with five overs left and India needing 22 runs to win, part-time bowler Matt Renshaw added a twist by removing Jadeja from the crease. Washington Sundar took control and punished Jack Nisbet for a couple of fours in the next over, easing the pressure. India eventually sealed the deal by the 43rd over.
Harshit Rana on fire! 🔥🎯
He grabbed 4️⃣ wickets in just 9️⃣ balls during his fiery six-over spell against the Prime Minister’s XI 🏏#harshitrana #indvaus pic.twitter.com/9wBCv7BJV7
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Brief Scores:
- Australia PM XI : 240 in 43.2 overs (Sam Konstas 107, Hanno Jacobs 61, Jack Clayton 40, Harshit Rana 4/44, Akash Deep 2/58)
- India: 257/5 in 46 overs (Shubman Gill retired 50*, KL Rahul retired 27*, Yashasvi Jaiswal 45, Nitish Kumar Reddy 42, Ravindra Jadeja 27, Washington Sundar 42*)
