1st ODI, Harshit Rana claims three-fer versus South Africa: Stats
What's the story
Team India pacer Harshit Rana picked a three-fer against South Africa in the 1st ODI held at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi. The right-arm pacer did a reasonable job as India defeated the Proteas by 17 runs in a high-scoring contest. India managed 349/8 before South Africa perished for 332. Rana was electric upfront for India and finished his job well.
Bowling
Rana picks three South African wickets
Rana handed India a strong start by removing Ryan Rickelton and Quinton de Kock for ducks in the 2nd over. He got Rickelton with his first ball of the contest. The southpaw defended the wrong line and was bowled. De Kock then went for a drive and was caught by wicketkeeper KL Rahul. Rana's final scalp was Dewald Brevis in the 22nd over.
Wickets
Rana surpasses 50 wickets in List A cricket
With this spell of 3/65 from 10 overs, Rana now owns 19 scalps in ODIs from 9 matches at 20.89. His economy rate is 5.92. As per ESPNcricinfo, with his 2nd wicket of the contest, Rana completed 50 scalps in List A cricket. He has taken 51 scalps from 28 matches at an average of 21.70.