What a remarkable performance from Harshit Rana on his debut! Coming in as a concussion substitute and delivering such a match-changing spell of 3/33 is the stuff of dreams.
His performance was a game-changer, especially at a time when England seemed to be in control of the chase. It's clear he's been waiting for this opportunity and made the most of it.
The match itself was a rollercoaster. India's early collapse to 12/3 was a serious setback, but Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube's crucial partnership, both scoring half-centuries, brought the hosts back into the game and helped them post a competitive total. The spell from Saqib Mahmood was something special too—taking a triple-wicket maiden and making history in T20 internationals!
England's chase started well with aggressive knocks from Phil Salt and Ben Duckett, but the introduction of spin, particularly Ravi Bishnoi and Varun Chakravarthy, caused the collapse. The loss of key wickets like Jos Buttler and Harry Brook’s eventual departure kept India in control, and with Rana’s fiery debut spell, England couldn’t recover.
India’s win by 15 runs sealed the series 3-1, and with the final T20I at Wankhede already a formality, the team will be heading into that match with confidence. It’s a well-deserved victory and a fantastic debut for Rana, marking a huge moment in his career!
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