Why Harshit Rana Isn’t Playing in Today’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final Against New Zealand?
By Smrati Khare 3 hours ago
India’s playing XI for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final against New Zealand has a major omission – young pacer Harshit Rana. The promising fast bowler, who impressed with his pace and aggression throughout the tournament, has been left out of this crucial clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Why is Harshit Rana Not Playing?
Harshit Rana is not injured, but India’s team management has decided to go with an experienced bowling attack for the high-pressure final. With the Dubai pitch expected to assist spinners, India has opted for an extra spin option, replacing Rana with Varun Chakaravarthy in the playing XI.
India’s Bowling Strategy Without Harshit Rana
With Rana missing from the squad, India has restructured its bowling attack to focus more on spin-heavy tactics. The pitch, which has slowed down as the tournament progressed, is likely to favor spinners in the middle overs.
India’s Playing XI Against New Zealand (Champions Trophy 2025 Final)
Rohit Sharma (C)
KL Rahul (WK)
The decision to exclude Harshit Rana means India is relying on Mohammed Shami as the primary pace bowler, with support from all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel.
Impact of Harshit Rana’s Absence on India
While Rana’s pace could have been an asset, the team management has prioritized experience and spin depth. With Jadeja, Kuldeep, and Varun Chakaravarthy leading the spin attack, India hopes to contain the Kiwi batters in the middle overs and control the game.
The young pacer has a bright future ahead, and while he misses out on this crucial final, he remains a key prospect for India’s future campaigns.
India’s decision to leave out Harshit Rana is purely tactical, based on the pitch conditions and New Zealand’s batting strengths. With an experienced spin-dominated attack, the Men in Blue will aim to dominate the Kiwis and lift the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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