AUS vs IND, 3rd ODI: Harshit Rana answers critics with 4 wickets in Sydney
In the 3rd ODI at Sydney, India’s young bowler Harshit Rana made a remarkable impact, claiming 4 wickets for 39 runs, helping India bowl out Australia for 236.
Last Updated: 12.47 PM, Oct 25, 2025
The 3rd ODI between Australia and India at Sydney witnessed a spectacular turnaround courtesy of India’s young fast bowler, Harshit Rana, who answered his critics emphatically by claiming four crucial wickets. After some inconsistent performances, Rana showcased his ability to rise to the occasion and dismantle a strong Australian batting lineup with discipline and skill. His 4/39 helped India bowl out the Aussies for 236 in the first inning.
Harshit Rana’s 4-fer
Rana bowled a total of 8.4 overs, conceding just 39 runs while picking up 4 vital wickets. His spell was marked by intelligent bowling, combining pace, accuracy, and clever variations. While his bowling figures looked impressive, the impact of his wickets was even more crucial as they came at significant phases, putting Australia under sustained pressure.
One of the standout moments came in the 33.4th over when Harshit Rana faced the shrewd batting onslaught of AT Carey. After delivering a back-of-a-length ball outside off, Rana was almost undone as Carey smashed it with conviction. However, Indian vice-captain Shreyas Iyer made a game-changing intervention with a stunning running catch from backward point, tumbling full stretch to hold onto a bobbled ball. This catch bolstered India’s morale and halted a potential momentum shift.
Further into the game, Harshit demonstrated his nerve and effectiveness under pressure during the 37.4th over against Michael Owen. The ball was pitched on a hard length, clocking up to 141.8 kph, and while Owen tried his best to fend off the delivery for survival, he ultimately offered a straightforward catch at first slip, where Rohit Sharma took a comfortable catch.
Rana’s relentless bowling continued to trouble the Australian batsmen and restricted their scoring options, highlighted in the 46.2nd over delivery to Cooper Connolly. A bumper outside off drew an attempted carve over extra cover, but the ball was expertly cut off by Virat Kohli at wide long-off, disrupting momentum and building further pressure on the Australian lineup.
Ultimately, Harshit Rana’s final blow came in the 46.4th over when he squared up Josh Hazlewood and that rattled the off-stump, sealing India’s bowling dominance and leading to the dismissal that wrapped up the Australian innings at 236 all out with 3.2 overs to spare.
Where to watch the Australia vs India 3rd ODI?
Cricket fans in India can watch the Australia vs India 3rd ODI on JioHotstar, accessible via OTTplay Premium.