Fri Nov 22 21:34:38 UTC 2024: ## Indian Debutant Rana Claims First Test Wicket in Perth Thriller
**Perth, Australia –** India’s Harshit Rana celebrated a memorable Test debut on Friday, claiming his first wicket in the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The 22-year-old Delhi bowler, who also played for the Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL winning team, dismissed Australian batsman Head for 11 runs. Head had aggressively attacked Rana in the previous over, hitting two boundaries before falling victim to the debutant’s bowling.
Rana, who debuted alongside Nitish Kumar Reddy, has a strong First-Class record with 43 wickets in 10 matches, including two five-wicket hauls and one 10-wicket match haul. His impressive performance in the recent Duleep Trophy, where he took eight wickets across two matches, further solidified his claim for a place in the national team. While he himself contributed seven runs off five balls before being dismissed by Josh Hazlewood, Rana’s first Test wicket marks a significant milestone in his burgeoning career.
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