Image Source : BCCI

Image Source : BCCI

India opted to bowl first in the opening match of the series against New Zealand at Vadodara, and one selection that caught the eyes of fans was of Harshit Rana’s inclusion in playing XI for the first ODI against New Zealand on Sunday received mixed reactions as it saw Arshdeep Singh get dropped. But Harshit Rana bowled really well and picked up the wickets of both the openers. Harshit ended his spell with 10-65-2. Although the economy rate was on a higher side but he did get India the crucial breakthroughs. Let us look at how fans on social media platform X react to his performance today.

New Zealand got off an excellent start as both the openers scored half centuries and they looked set for a big total. However, it was Harshit Rana who delivered the crucial breakthroughs. In a breakout spell that had broken the back of New Zealand batting line-up. Harshit Rana removed both Nicholls and Devon Conway to get India back into the game.

Harshit Rana could not get wickets at the death overs but it was impressive bowling and he made it hard to score runs of him. Harshit made his debut for India in the last few years and has been getting lot of criticism for his performances. However in the One Day Format, time and again Harshit has proved that he has a bright future and this spell led plenty of fans and experts to praise him.

A fan from Nairobi, Kenya who had come to watch this match made a comment that his favourite player is Harshit Rana and told even if its controversial he is the man who will pick the wickets for India. This choice came totally out of the blue and the video went viral. Watch the video.

New Zealand squeezed their way to 300 at the end of the first innings. On a surface that is a bit tricky this is a good total and everything will depend on the dew. If the dew is not heavy then this match could go down the wire.