Harshit Rana Silences Critics with Double Strike Against New Zealand Openers

• Harshit Rana dismissed New Zealand openers Devon Conway (56) and Henry Nicholls (62) in the 1st ODI.
• Rana's crucial wickets came in the 22nd and 24th overs, preventing New Zealand from reaching a 350+ score.
• Despite initial criticism and social media backlash, Rana proved his worth as a wicket-taker.
• Captain Shubman Gill and team management showed faith in Rana, giving him the ball in the powerplay.
• New Zealand set a target of 301 runs for India, with Daryl Mitchell scoring 84.

Why It Matters: Harshit Rana's performance against New Zealand silenced critics and justified team management's faith.