The last Test of the three-match Test series between India and New Zealand is to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This match will be played from November 1. Fast bowler Harshit Rana may get a chance to debut against New Zealand in the Mumbai Test match, while Jasprit Bumrah may be rested.
However, the Indian team has already lost this series. The New Zealand team defeated Team India in the first two matches. This was the first time in 12 years that Team India lost a Test series at home.
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Chance for Harshit Rana to Shine
Actually, Harshit Rana has been included in the team for the third Test match of India vs New Zealand to be played in Mumbai. He was also traveling with the team earlier but was later released for the Ranji Trophy. However, he has now joined the team again.
In such a situation, Harshit Rana may get a chance to make his Test debut at the Wankhede Stadium. The New Zealand team has already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in this series. Now India has one last chance to save its honor.
Bumrah may get rest for the third Test, as he has played four consecutive Test matches and is going to play a five-Test series against Australia in the coming time. In such a situation, considering the workload, the team management can make Harshit Rana his replacement.
Harshit Rana had a great performance in IPL 2024
Harshit Rana performed brilliantly for KKR in IPL 2024. He took a total of 19 wickets while playing 13 matches for KKR. Apart from this, he has also played well in domestic cricket. He recently took five wickets in the Ranji match. He was with the team in three white ball series but did not get a chance to debut. Now he may get a chance to debut in the third Test match against New Zealand
India’s Probable Playing XI for the Third Test
India may go with a lineup that blends experience with fresh talent to give the team a balanced look. Here’s the likely XI:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Washington Sundar
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Akash Deep
- Harshit Rana
With New Zealand already clinching the series, India has a final opportunity to restore some pride, and Harshit Rana has a golden chance to leave his mark on the international stage.
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