Game-changer Harshit Rana forces Markram into pull, lapped up by superman Gaikwad at long-on
03 December 2025, 08:40 PM IST
Until his dismissal, Markram’s innings was marked not only by power hitting but also by smart rotation of the strike, maintaining a steady flow of runs.
Virat Kohli and Harshit Rana celebrate after dismissing Aiden Markram. | Photo: BCCI/X
In a crucial moment for India, young pacer Harshit Rana dismissed Aiden Markram, ending the South African batter’s sparkling innings in Raipur. Markram, who had been orchestrating a masterclass of power and precision, was caught at long-on by Ruturaj Gaikwad after attempting a powerful pull off a slower delivery. The Proteas centurion fell for 110 off 98 balls, with South Africa’s score at 197/3 in the 30th over, swinging the momentum slightly in India’s favour.
Prior to his dismissal, Markram had been in commanding form. He reached his century in just 88 balls, combining impeccable timing with brute power. Alongside Matthew Breetzke and Bavum, and with steady contributions from the other batters, Markram guided South Africa to 190/2 after 29 overs, keeping the chase under control and maintaining pressure on the Indian bowlers.
Markram’s innings was marked not just by power hitting but also smart rotation of the strike, maintaining a steady flow of runs. However, Harshit Rana’s disciplined bowling proved decisive, providing India with a vital breakthrough at a key stage of the match.
The wicket injected fresh energy into the Indian side, with the crowd in Raipur erupting as the centurion departed. “Harshit Rana has invariably set the stage for an intriguing battle in the remainder of the innings.(With inputs from Agencies)
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