Young Team India pacer Harshit Rana starred with the ball in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on Saturday, October 25. The right-arm fast bowler registered impressive figures of 4 for 39 from 8.4 overs as the Men in Blue bowled out the Aussies for 236 in 46.4 overs after being asked to field first. Harshit’s four-wicket haul played a crucial role in India securing a consolation nine-wicket triumph in Sydney.
The 23-year-old got his first wicket when Shreyas Iyer took a stunning catch running back from backward point to dismiss Alex Carey (24). Mitchell Owen (1) was then caught at first slip off a pacy delivery. Harshit dismissed Cooper Connolly (23) next, as the batter flat-batted one to wide long-off. His fourth wicket came when he knocked over Josh Hazlewood (0).
Harshit has featured in eight ODIs so far. In light of his impressive bowling performance against Australia, we compare his stats with those of Jasprit Bumrah at the same stage—after they had each played eight one-day matches.
### Harshit Rana vs Jasprit Bumrah: Wickets and Average after 8 ODIs
In eight ODIs, Harshit Rana has claimed 16 wickets at an average of 20.75. Of these, six wickets came in three matches against Australia at an average of 20.83. He also picked up six wickets in three ODIs against England (average 24.33), three wickets in one game against Bangladesh (average 10.33), and one wicket in one match against Pakistan (average 30).
After eight ODIs, Jasprit Bumrah had 17 wickets at an average of 14.64. Among these, nine wickets were in three matches against Zimbabwe at an average of 8.55. He also claimed six wickets in four matches against New Zealand (average 22) and two wickets in one ODI against Australia (average 20).
### Economy Rate Comparison after 8 ODIs
Harshit Rana’s economy rate after eight one-dayers stands at 5.82. Against Australia in three ODIs, he maintained an economy of 6.04, while in three matches against England, it was 6.95. He was economical against Bangladesh and Pakistan as well, with rates of 4.04 and 3.91 respectively in one match each.
In comparison, Bumrah’s economy rate after eight ODIs was significantly lower at 3.63. He recorded an economy of 4.04 in four matches against New Zealand, 2.98 in three ODIs against Zimbabwe, and 4.00 in one match against Australia.
### Four-Wicket Hauls after 8 ODIs
Harshit Rana has one four-wicket haul to his name in ODIs, which came against Australia in Sydney. He also had notable performances of 3/31 against Bangladesh in Dubai during the 2025 Champions Trophy and 3/53 against England in Nagpur in February 2025.
Bumrah, on the other hand, had two four-fers after his first eight ODIs. His best figures at that point were 4/22 against Zimbabwe in Harare in June 2016. He also took 4/28 in the same series and 3/35 against New Zealand in Delhi in October 2016.
### Performance in Wins after 8 ODIs
Harshit Rana has been part of six ODI matches that Team India won. In these victorious games, he claimed 14 wickets at an average of 17.57 and an economy rate of 5.46. In the two ODIs that India lost with him in the playing XI, he took two wickets at an average of 43 and had an economy rate of 7.16.
Bumrah featured in seven winning matches out of his first eight ODIs. In those wins, he picked up 14 wickets at an average of 15.28 and maintained an economy rate of 3.65. In the one loss India faced, he took three wickets at an average of 11.66 with an economy rate of 3.50.
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Both pacers have shown great promise early in their careers. While Bumrah’s economy rate and average appear better, Harshit Rana’s recent performances, including a match-winning four-wicket haul against Australia, underline his potential as a rising fast-bowling talent for Team India. Fans will be eager to watch how both their careers shape up in the coming years.
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