Harshit Rana strikes twice to remove Ryan Rickelton and Quinton de Kock for ducks in IND vs SA 2025 1st ODI [Watch]

Harshit Rana helped India strike early twice in the same over of the ODI opener between India and South Africa at JSCA Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30. The speedster dismissed Ryan Rickelton for a golden duck before taking the prized scalp of Quinton de Kock, who fell for a two-ball duck.

The dismissals came in the second over of South Africa’s run chase. Harshit began his over with a wide outside off and then followed that up with a nip-backer that entered the bat and pad gap to crash into the stumps.

The 23-year-old then bowled a dot delivery before getting de Kock caught behind by skipper KL Rahul with a fuller-length ball outside off. The ball shaped away after hitting the turf, inducing a thick outside edge, and the Men in Blue looked pumped up with early wickets.

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Harshit Rana recently impressed with the ball in three One-Dayers between India A and South Africa A, picking up seven wickets with best figures of 3/21. He had also picked up 4/39 against Australia in the previous ODI series for the senior team Down Under.

Harshit Rana strikes early after Virat Kohli’s masterclass in the 1st ODI

Harshit Rana helped India stay on top of South Africa after Virat Kohli smashed his 52nd ODI ton in the opening game. Kohli slammed 135 off 120 balls, packed up with seven maximums and 11 fours. Rohit Sharma also impressed with 57 off 51 deliveries, including three sixes and five fours. The duo shared a 136-run partnership for the second wicket. Later, skipper Rahul provided the finishing touches with 60 off 56 balls, comprising three sixes and two boundaries. Ravindra Jadeja ably supported him with a cameo, scoring 32 off 20 balls.

In response, the Proteas are reeling at 11/3 after 4.4 overs, with Matthew Breetzke and Tony de Zorzi at the crease. Apart from Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh dismissed skipper Aiden Markram for seven off 15 deliveries.

The Men in Blue will now look to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Raipur will host the second ODI on Wednesday, December 3.

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Edited by James Kuanal