Second ODI between India and New Zealand On January 14, 2026, a moment of pure fast bowling art was witnessed at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. As India try to defend a competitive total, the young pace sensation Harshit Rana He delivered the standout moment of the evening, pulling off an absolute jaffa to pull off the dangerous one Devon Conway. The dismissal set the tone for a disciplined Indian bowling performance that kept the Black Caps under immense pressure in the early stages of the chase.
Harshit Rana smashes Devon Conway’s stumps with a stunning ball at Rajkot
Chasing a target of 285, New Zealand required a steady start, but Rana had other plans. In the 6th over of the innings (5.2 overs), Rana produced a performance that will be repeated for years. Charged with intent, the Delhi pacer unleashed a 137 kmph length ball that was sharply angled towards mid-stump.
Conway, usually composed of his frown, was left in two minds. Expecting the ball to take his line, the left-hander moved too early towards the middle of the defensive line. However, the ball bounced back off the surface, beat the inside edge, spun the pad and crashed into the outside stump, sending it into the cartwheel.
The celebration was as fiery as submission; Rena immediately pointed to her captain: Shubman Gillbefore charging across the field in a joyous sprint. Conway departed for 16 off 21 balls, reeling New Zealand at 22/1 and giving India the much-desired first bounce.
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Stump removed from the ground 🔥🔥
Harshit Rana takes the opening wicket beautifully! ⚡️
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A disciplined Indian attack bowled New Zealand for 2 oversn.d ODI
Indian bowling unit headed by Conway after his departure Muhammad Siraj and Prasidh Krishnakept a stranglehold on the arm ratio. India had earlier published 284/7equipped with a magnificent, undefeated 112 KL Rahul and from Captain Gill a steady 56. Although Christian Clarke‘s impressive 3/56 for the visitors, India’s overall Rajkot surface felt significant.
The Men in Blue converted this batting momentum into their bowling. Siraj was metronomic, conceding just 16 runs in his first five. When the pressure was explained at the other end Prasidh Krishna attended the feast, cleaned up Henry Nicholls for 10 on the 13th. When the players went to drink at the 15-over mark, New Zealand reached 64/2, 221 more runs needed and a dreadful 6.31 required.
while Will Young and Daryl Mitchell Trying to rebuild, the story of the first session remained Rana’s opening explosion. His ability to move at pace has led to talk of a role in India’s long-term white-ball plans. With 35 overs remaining and an uptick in pace required, the match remains a tactical battle between New Zealand’s resilience and India’s relentless pace battery.
