‘Made My Job Easier’ — KL Rahul Credits Harshit Rana For Timely Cameo From No.7 in Tricky Run Chase vs New Zealand in 1st ODI

KL Rahul kept his composure in the final moments of the game and took India home with six balls to spare.

India were pretty much going in cruise control mode before the stadium went silent for a bit. Virat Kohli returned to the pavilion without finishing a run-chase and things started to look scary for India. However, KL Rahul stood composed at one end and guided India home, but not with the support of Harshit Rana.

The Indian wicketkeeper-batter spoke after the match, reflecting on his innings and the final few overs of the match. Due to Washington Sundar’s injury, Harshit Rana was sent to bat at No.7 and he did a decent job. Rana scored 29 off 23 deliveries scoring two boundaries and a maximum.

KL Rahul credited the knock played by Harshit Rana, and mentioned how it took the pressure off him. The 24-year-old was constantly on the lookout for boundaries and came out with an aggressive mindset which gave the time for KL Rahul to settle into his role.

“Harshit took pressure off me, game became easier with the kind of striking he did. I was pretty calm towards the end. We weren’t chasing many. You’re expected to chase 6-7 runs per over easily at this level 9/10 times. I didn’t know Washi couldn’t run properly. He had some injury in the first innings”, said KL Rahul.

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