Sat Nov 23 07:36:04 UTC 2024: ## Friendly Banter Between Rana and Starc Lights Up Perth Test
**Perth, Australia (November 23, 2024)** – A light-hearted exchange between Indian debutant Harshit Rana and Australian veteran Mitchell Starc has gone viral, adding a touch of humour to the intense Border-Gavaskar Trophy clash in Perth.
The incident occurred on day two of the first Test, after Rana bowled a delivery that was edged by Starc to Virat Kohli at slip. As Rana turned to leave, Starc playfully taunted him, boasting about his superior pace and memory. Rana responded with a smile, and the two shared a laugh. The brief, good-natured banter was quickly captured on camera and circulated widely on social media.
The friendly rivalry between the two adds an interesting subplot to the match. Rana and Starc were teammates at the Kolkata Knight Riders during the IPL 2024 season, contributing significantly to the team’s championship victory. Now, they find themselves on opposing sides in this crucial Test series.
The match itself has been a rollercoaster. India, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, were bowled out for a relatively low 150. However, India’s bowlers, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah (who took his second five-wicket haul against Australia in the match), fought back strongly. Rana, making his Test debut alongside Nitish Kumar Reddy, has already claimed two wickets in Australia’s first innings. The match continues to unfold with a gripping contest between bat and ball.
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