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Harshit Rana vs Devon Conway: The ODI series between India and New Zealand (New Zealand tour of India, 2026) is now at its decisive stage. In the third and final match of the series, being played at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first. But the one battle that has garnered the most attention throughout this series is the one between young Indian bowler Harshit Rana and Devon Conway.
Harshit Rana's Lethal Bowling: Conway Has No Answer
In this series, New Zealand's experienced opening batsman Devon Conway has looked completely helpless against Harshit Rana's bowling. Looking at the statistics, Harshit has proven to be a 'nightmare' for Conway in this series.
Harshit Rana dismissed Conway in all three matches of the series. In the final match being played in Indore, Harshit once again outfoxed Conway, forcing him to give a simple catch to the slips. Conway returned to the pavilion after scoring just 5 runs.
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Harshit Rana vs Devon Conway: A One-Sided Battle
If we look at the head-to-head encounter, Harshit Rana has completely dominated Conway:
| Details | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Balls | 23 |
| Total Runs | 18 |
| Times Dismissed | 3 (in all three matches) |
| Batting Average | 6.0 |
Note: If a classic batsman like Conway is scoring at an average of only 6 against a particular bowler, it is a testament to Harshit Rana's excellent line and length.
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Devon Conway's performance in the IND vs NZ series
This series hasn't been particularly special for Conway personally. Although he scored a brilliant half-century in the first match, his performance has steadily declined since then.
- First Match: 56 runs (67 balls)
- Second Match: 16 runs (21 balls)
- Third Match: 5 runs (12 balls)
In total, Conway scored 77 runs in 3 innings at an average of 25.66. Apart from the half-century in the first match, the Kiwi team did not get the solid start they expected from their experienced opener.
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