The aggressive nature of modern T20 cricket has made expensive bowling figures more common. In the recently finished T20 World Cup 2026semifinal between India and England, which had a total of 499 runs, only two bowlers had an economy rate below 10 runs per over.

With the evolution of the format, Indian bowlers have sometimes suffered heavy runs. In fact, four of the five most expensive four-over spells by Indian bowlers have come since 2022.

Bowlers now face aggressive batting, bigger bat sizes, and smaller boundaries. There is little room for error, so most expensive bowling spells are a recent memory.

On that note, here is the list of the top five most expensive four-over spells by an Indian bowler in T20Is.

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1. Jasprit Bumrah (0–58; India vs New Zealand, 2026 5th T20I; Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram)

This is a surprising entry on the list. Jasprit Bumrah is known for his excellent bowling and has a T20I economy rate of 6.55. However, he had a rare bad day in the final match of the 2026 home series against New Zealand. India scored a huge total of 271 runs. New Zealand fought hard in the chase, led by Finn Allen. Bumrah’s four overs are usually very reliable, but in this match, he became the most expensive bowler.

It was only the second time in T20Is that he gave away 50 or more runs in four overs. The first time happened in the 2022 home series against Australia when he was dealing with a back injury.

2. Arshdeep Singh (2–62; India vs South Africa, 2022 2nd T20I; Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati)

Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh is one of the few bowlers from India to concede more than 60 runs in a four-over spell in T20Is. India scored 237 runs in the match, but South Africa chased strongly. David Miller played a brilliant innings and scored a century.

Arshdeep had a very difficult game. He bowled several no-balls and also gave away 26 runs in the final over. This became the worst bowling performance of his T20I career. He has also conceded 60 or more runs in other T20 matches in the Indian Premier League.

3. Varun Chakaravarthy (1–64; India vs England, T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal; Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)

The mystery spinner had the worst match of his career in the semifinal of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 against England. Varun came into the match with average form and was attacked by the England batters. Jacob Bethell welcomed him with three sixes in a row.

Varun did take the wicket of Jos Buttler, but he could not stop the heavy scoring on a flat pitch. England’s batters kept attacking during his spell. His figures of 1-64 became the joint second-most expensive spell in T20 World Cup history.

4. Yuzvendra Chahal (0–64; South Africa vs India, 2018 2nd T20I; SuperSport Park, Centurion)

Yuzvendra Chahal shares the record for the most expensive spell by an Indian spinner in T20I history. This happened during India’s 2018 tour of South Africa. India set a target of 189 runs, but the South African batters attacked Chahal in the chase. Heinrich Klaasen played very aggressively against him. In one over, Klaasen scored 23 runs with three sixes. Chahal conceded seven sixes in four overs as South Africa chased the target with eight balls left.

5. Prasidh Krishna (0–68; India vs Australia, 2023 3rd T20I; Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati)

Prasidh Krishna holds the record for the most expensive bowling spell by a player from India in T20I history. The match was against Australia in 2023. India scored 223 runs and tried to defend the total in heavy dew.

Prasidh gave away 45 runs in his first three overs. However, he bowled a good 18th over and conceded only six runs. In the final over, he had to defend 21 runs against Glenn Maxwell. Maxwell hit five boundaries, including four in a row, and Australia won the match on the last ball. Prasidh’s figures of 0-68 are also among the most expensive spells in T20I history.

During the final of the Ranji Trophy for the 2025/26season at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground, the eyes were on the international pacer, Prasidh Krishna from Karnataka, when they were up against Jammu and Kashmir in the competition. The lanky pacer was needed to carry the bowling of the side after they decided to bowl first on a surface that turned out to be flat for the batters.

Prasidh Krishna drew the first blood with the wicket of Qamran Iqbal, who was dismissed for six runs. He was beaten numerous times by the pacers and got out by a back-of-a-length delivery outside the off stump, to which he decided to go with hard hands and ended up getting the outside edge into the hands of the slip fielder, KL Rahul.

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Prasidh also picked up the second wicket of Yawer Hassan, for 88 runs, as the pacer used the length ball outside the off stump to which the batter was only half-forward and looked to defend before the ball found the outside edge and was carried low to the slip region.

Prasidh Krishna bags 5/98 vs Jammu and Kashmir in Ranji Trophy 2025/26 final

On the second day of the game, Krishna was cock-a-hoop with the wicket of Abdul Samad. It was in the corridor of uncertainty to which the ball came angling in initially with the natural over the wicket angles and ended up drawing the outside edge of the batter.

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The moment Prasidh Krishna secured his well-deserved 5️⃣-wicket haul!

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Krishna’s fifth wicket of the first innings came against Auqib Nabi for two runs. The batter completely misjudged the length and paid the price for it. He ended with figures of 5/98 in 34.1 overs as the Jammu and Kashmir side got bundled out for a massive score of 584 runs.

In reply, Karnataka lost their four wickets under 100 runs before Mayank Agarwal celebrated his fifty with the bat. Nabi had the magical figures of 3/23 in his nine overs with two maidens at an economy rate of 2.6, as Karnataka stand at a critical position with a trail of 480+ runs.

Brief Scores: J&K 584 (Shubham Pundir 121, Yawer Hassan 88, Prasidh Krishna 5/98) vs Karnataka 100/4 (Mayank Agarwal 59*, Auqib Nabi 3/23)

Team India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna showed his fiery bowling in the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy match between Punjab and Karnataka on Sunday, February 1. The pacer dismissed Emanjot Singh Chahal with a brilliant delivery on the fourth and final day of the match.

The wicket came in the 80th over of Punjab’s innings. Krishna bowled a full-length ball, and the batter failed to bring his bat down in time. As a result, the off stump and middle stump were knocked over.

Sharing the video on X, the BCCI wrote: “Sound of timber. Prasidh Krishna produces a beauty again to dismiss Emanjot Chahal.”

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— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) February 1, 2026

Prasidh Krishna shines with the ball for Karnataka

Prasidh Krishna finished with figures of 3/49 as Karnataka bowled out Punjab for 256 in their second innings. This was his fourth wicket in the match. The 29-year-old has been in good form in recent months.

He recently took five wickets against Rajasthan in the 2025–26 Vijay Hazare Trophy. After that, Krishna picked up three wickets in the first two ODI matches against New Zealand in January. Earlier, he took nine wickets in the three-match ODI series against South Africa last year.

With no ODI or Test matches coming soon, Krishna will next play for Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026. The Ahmedabad-based team retained him for INR 9.5 crore last year. He took 25 wickets in 15 matches at an economy rate of 8.27 last season.

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Karnataka vs Punjab match likely to end in a draw

Despite Krishna’s strong bowling, the Ranji Trophy match between Karnataka and Punjab is moving towards a draw.

Punjab scored 309 runs in their first innings. Emanjot Singh Chahal made 83 runs, while Abhijeet Garg scored 81. For Karnataka, Vidyadhar Patil took four wickets and Shreyas Gopal claimed three.

Karnataka replied with 316 runs, taking a small lead of seven runs. Shreyas Gopal and KL Rahul scored half-centuries. Harpreet Brar was the best bowler for Punjab with four wickets.

In their second innings, Punjab were all out for 256 runs. Captain Uday Sharan top-scored with 93.

Chasing a target of 250, Karnataka reached 94/1 in 11.3 overs. Captain Devdutt Padikkal and Mayank Agarwal were batting at the crease. KL Rahul was out for 13 runs.

So far this season, Karnataka have won two of their six Ranji Trophy matches. Punjab have won only one match out of six.

In the sixth round of the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025/26, Karnataka continue their unbeaten streak in the campaign with the victory against Rajasthan and are placed at the top position, while Delhi got their victory against Railways and have qualified for the second half of the competition.

In the list of most wickets, Andhra Pradesh’s Satyanarayana Raju tops the chart with 19 wickets in six innings, at an average of 16.10 and a strike rate of 18.57, while Uttar Pradesh’s Zeeshan Ansari stays in second position with 18 scalps at an average of just under 15.

A look at the top five bowling performances from Day 06 of Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025/26

1.   Prasidh Krishna (Karnataka)

Prasidh Krishna came into this contest against Rajasthan at the Gujarat College ground in Ahmedabad after playing the three-match ODI series against South Africa at home towards the end of 2025. It was important for the Karnataka pacer to work on his length, and with some fine bowling performance, he helped his team to bundle out Rajasthan for 174 to claim the victory by 150 runs.

Krishna ended with magical figures of five for 36 in 8 overs at an economy rate of 4.5 after Karnataka posted 324 in their allotted 50 overs for the loss of seven wickets, with their captain Mayank Agarwal celebrating 100 runs thanks to nine boundaries and three sixes.

Brief Scores: Karnataka 324/7 (Mayank Agarwal 100, Devdutt Padikkal 91, Manav Suthar 2/51) beat Rajasthan 174 (Karan Lamba 55, Prasidh Krishna 5/36) by 150 runs.

2.   Satyanarayana Raju (Andhra)

The right-arm pacer from Andhra Pradesh who has already featured in the Indian Premier League for the Mumbai Indians, Satyanarayana Raju, has gone through a consistent VHT 2025/26 with wickets in every single game he has featured in. The 26-year-old picked up 4/53 in the previous game against Gujarat.

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In the sixth round of the tournament against Haryana, opening the bowling for Andhra, Raju ended up with 5/44 in his 9.5 overs to bowl out the opposition for 324 in the first innings. Hard to believe, but the game ended in a tie after bad light stopped the game.

Brief Scores: Andhra 307/7 (CR Gnaneshwar 142*, Anshul Kamboj 3/40) tied with Haryana 324 (H Rana 112, Satyanarayana Raju 5/44).

3.   Gurjapneet Singh (Tamil Nadu)

Tamil Nadu’s left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh has continued his special performance from the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to the List A cricket. He came up the ranks with some special bowling with the red ball and has now done the same with the white ball.

Defending a decent total of 259 against Tripura at the Narendra Modi Stadium B ground, Tamil Nadu needed to go through the top order of the Tripura side, and Gurjapneet Singh’s six-wicket haul in eight overs helped them in the cause as the opposition got bowled out for 205 with TN winning the game by 54 runs.

Brief Scores: Tamil Nadu 259/6 (Andre Siddharth 70, M Murasingh 2/50) beat Tripura 205 (Tejasvi Jaiswal 45, Gurjapneet Singh 6/26) by 54 runs.

4.   Mohammad Siraj (Hyderabad)

Mohamed Siraj was not part of the home ODI series against South Africa and returned to the List A cricket ahead of the upcoming home series against New Zealand, starting on January 11, to get his rhythm back. After his successful stint with Hyderabad in the Syed Mushtaq Trophy, he continued the same success in the Deja Hazare Trophy.

Even though Hyderabad posted a massive score of 352 in the first innings, they needed to bowl with proper planning at the right line and length. Siraj ended with four wickets in his 10-over spell, which included the Bengal captain, Abhimanyu Easwaran, to complete the victory by 107 runs. Shahbaz Ahmed’s unbeaten century was too little in the massive chase for Bengal.

Brief Score: Hyderabad 352/5 (Aman Rao 200*, Mohammad Shami 3/70) beat Bengal 245 (Shahbaz Ahmed 108*, Mohammad Siraj 4/58) by 107 runs.

5.   Chintan Gaja (Gujarat)

Gujarat, under the leadership of Chintan Gaja, welcomed Axar Patel in the previous game and put up another massive score of 333 for the loss of six wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Against Odisha, four of their batters celebrated their respective half-centuries but could not convert them to the three-figure mark.

In reply, the opposition was bundled out for 100 in 28.1 overs as the Gujarat captain completed a six-wicket haul for 31 runs in 9.1 overs at an economy rate of 3.4 to help them register the victory by a massive margin of 233 runs.

Brief Scores: Gujarat 333/6 (Axar Patel 73, Urvil Patel 64, Biplab Samantray 2/33) beat Odisha 100 (Samantray 22, Chintan Gaja 6/31) by 233 runs.

Team India enjoyed a strong year in ODIs in 2025. The Men in Blue played 14 matches, winning 11 and losing only three. They finished the year with an impressive win percentage of 78.57.

India began 2025 with a 3–0 ODI series win over England at home. They then remained unbeaten in the Champions Trophy held in the UAE. Later in the year, Team India lost the ODI series in Australia by 2–1. However, they ended the year on a positive note with a 2–1 home series win against South Africa.

Among the bowlers, young pacer Harshit Rana emerged as India’s leading wicket-taker in ODIs in 2025. In 11 matches, he took 20 wickets at an average of 25.55. Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav finished second on the list, claiming 19 wickets in 11 games at an average of 29.

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Ravindra Jadeja took 12 wickets, while Mohammad Shami and Axar Patel picked up 11 wickets each to complete the top five list.

Indian bowlers delivered several match-winning performances in ODIs during 2025. In this feature, we take a look at the top five ODI bowling performances by Team India in the year.

1. Mohammad Shami (5-53) vs Bangladesh, Dubai

Veteran pacer Mohammad Shami played seven ODIs for Team India in 2025. He picked up 11 wickets at an average of 30.63 and an economy rate of 5.92. Nine of his wickets came in the Champions Trophy in Dubai.

Shami delivered an excellent spell of 5-53 from 10 overs against Bangladesh in the group-stage match. Bangladesh batted first after winning the toss, but Shami’s five-wicket haul restricted them to 228 runs.

He dismissed Soumya Sarkar in the first over, caught behind. He then removed Mehidy Hasan Miraz (5) at slip with a fine outswinger. Shami also picked up the wickets of Jaker Ali (68), Tanzim Hasan Sakib (0), and Taskin Ahmed (3). India chased the target comfortably, with Shubman Gill scoring an unbeaten 101 off 129 balls.

2. Prasidh Krishna (4-66) vs South Africa, Visakhapatnam

Team India pacer Prasidh Krishna had a challenging ODI season in 2025, especially in terms of economy rate. The right-arm fast bowler took eight wickets in four matches at an average of 31.37 and an economy rate of 7.72.

Prasidh’s best performance came in the deciding ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, where he returned figures of 4-66. Although he conceded runs, he picked up key wickets.

India bowled first, and Prasidh trapped Matthew Breetzke (24) lbw. He then forced Aiden Markram (1) into a false shot before dismissing Quinton de Kock, who scored 106. South Africa were restricted to 270, which India chased down in 39.5 overs.

3. Harshit Rana (4-39) vs Australia, Sydney

Young pacer Harshit Rana faced criticism for inconsistent performances across formats. However, finishing 2025 as India’s leading ODI wicket-taker highlighted his impact.

Harshit starred with figures of 4-39 against Australia in Sydney, helping India avoid a 3-0 series whitewash. Australia opted to bat first, and Harshit struck early by dismissing Alex Carey (24), with a brilliant catch by Shreyas Iyer.

He then removed Mitchell Owen (1) at slip and later dismissed Cooper Connolly (23) and Josh Hazlewood (0). Australia were bowled out for 236, and India chased the target in 38.3 overs.

4. Kuldeep Yadav (3-40) vs Pakistan, Dubai

Kuldeep Yadav delivered several strong spells in ODIs in 2025. While he had four-wicket hauls against South Africa earlier in the year, his best effort came against Pakistan in Dubai during the Champions Trophy.

Kuldeep returned figures of 3-40 from nine overs. He dismissed Salman Agha (19), trapped Shaheen Shah Afridi lbw on the first ball, and removed Naseem Shah (14). Pakistan were restricted to 241 after looking set for a bigger total. India chased the target easily, led by a century from Virat Kohli.

5. Varun Chakaravarthy (5-42) vs New Zealand, Dubai

Varun Chakaravarthy impressed in limited ODI appearances in 2025. In four matches, he took 10 wickets at an average of 19 and an economy rate of 4.75.

His best performance came against New Zealand in Dubai, where he claimed 5-42. Chasing 250, New Zealand were bowled out for 205 in 45.3 overs.

Chakaravarthy dismissed Will Young (22) with a googly, trapped Glenn Phillips (12) lbw, removed Michael Bracewell (2), and then picked up Mitchell Santner (28) and Matt Henry (2) to complete a match-winning spell.

Team India pacer Prasidh Krishna played in the recent ODI series against South Africa at home. He impressed in the final game, taking 4 wickets for 66 runs in 9.5 overs, helping India win and seal the series 2-1.

Although he gave away some runs, Prasidh Krishna took key wickets of Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, and Matthew Breetzke. India restricted South Africa to 270 all out and later chased the total with nine wickets to spare in just 39.5 overs.

In three games, he took seven wickets at an average of 28.42 and an economy of 7.80. While his overall economy was a bit high, he was India’s second-highest wicket-taker in the series. After a tough outing in the second game (2/85 in 8.2 overs), he was backed for the series decider and performed well when the team needed him the most, especially in the absence of senior pacers.

On that note, let us compare Prasidh Krishna’s numbers after 21 ODIs with those of Mohammad Shami at a similar stage.

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1. Wickets, Average, and Strike Rate

Prasidh Krishna made his ODI debut against England at Pune in 2021. He took four wickets on his debut and impressed everyone. So far, he has played 21 ODIs and picked up 37 wickets.

Mohammad Shami, a veteran pacer, made his ODI debut in 2013 against Pakistan. In his first 21 matches, he took 34 wickets.

Prasidh Krishna’s average and strike rate show his talent. He has an average of 26.83 and a strike rate of 26.70. His only concern is the economy, which is slightly high at 6.02.

Shami’s numbers in his first 21 ODIs include an average of 28.15, a strike rate of 31.09, and an economy of 5.43.

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2. Four-Wicket Hauls and Performance in Wins

Prasidh Krishna does not have a five-wicket haul in ODIs yet. He has three four-wicket hauls, with best figures of 4/12 against West Indies in 2022.

Shami has six five-wicket hauls and ten four-wicket hauls in his career. In his first 21 ODIs, he did not take a five-wicket haul and had only one four-wicket haul, with best figures of 4/55 against New Zealand in 2014.

In winning matches, Prasidh Krishna has played 15 games. He took 27 wickets in these wins, including three four-wicket hauls. His best figures were 4/12, with an average of 24.07, strike rate of 25.4, and economy of 5.66.

Shami was part of 13 wins and 2 no-results in his first 21 ODIs. In these victories, he took 15 wickets with no four-wicket or five-wicket hauls. His best figures were 3/52, average 33.73, strike rate 42.00, and economy 4.82.

Overall, Prasidh Krishna has better numbers than Shami in his first 21 ODIs in terms of wickets, average, strike rate, four-wicket hauls, and performance in winning matches.

After South Africa lost their left-handed opening batter, Ryaan Ricketon, on the fifth ball of the innings during the third ODI of the three-match series at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma recovered them with a record second-wicket partnership of 113 runs. 

South Africa, since losing Bavuma to Ravindra Jadeja, lost their way in the middle as Prasidh Krishna, having been smashed for 27 runs in his first two overs without success, picked up two wickets in between four deliveries. From 168/2, they were restricted to 199/5.

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The fifth wicket was the massive one of Quinto de Kock. The southpaw has already celebrated his 23rd century in the ODI format and equaled the record of Sanath Jayasuriya to smash the most centuries in the 50-over format against the Indian side. But he missed a toe-crashing yorker from Krishna to see his stumps being rattled on 106 runs in 89 balls at a strike rate of 119.10 with the help of eight boundaries and six sixes.

Watch: Prasidh Krishna’s toe-crashing yorker sent back Quinton de Kock for 106

Before the dismissal, De Kock smashed a full delivery into the leg side to the hands of the fielder before experiencing the same fate on another delivery. But he didn’t get the chance to get runs off those good shots. Moreover, he was tired after battling in the scorching heat, which saw him playing a lazy shot to the ball he could have played more with a straight bat.

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Quinton de Kock out #indvsSA pic.twitter.com/tK6DgLrO3Q

— Cricket Everywhere✍🏻 (@Subhamk79241601) December 6, 2025

De Kock has now overtaken AB de Villiers (1038) to be South Africa’s leading ODI run-getter in India with the help of 1085 runs. This shows how much he loves to bat in this condition. On the other hand, Krishna was fantastic in his change of pace and lengths in the middle overs of the innings.

South Africa lost a few quick wickets to see the momentum drifting away from their hands. They reached 224/5 by the end of 36 overs as Dewald Brevis was their key, who had already smacked 24 runs in 21 balls and looked good in the middle. 

An Uber driver in Adelaide recently had a once-in-a-lifetime experience when three Indian cricketers unexpectedly became his passengers. While the Indian team was in the city for the second ODI against Australia, the driver found himself giving a ride to none other than Prasidh Krishna, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Dhruv Jurel.

The moment left the driver stunned and thrilled, as he realized he was sharing his cab with international cricket stars. He couldn’t help but express his excitement, later sharing the memorable experience on social media.

Fans too were quick to react, praising the players for their down-to-earth attitude and humility. Encounters like these highlight how approachable and grounded Indian cricketers remain, even while representing the nation on global tours.

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Uber Driver’s Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience With Indian Players:

A dashcam video from the driver’s car showed him waiting for his next passengers, unaware of the surprise ahead. Moments later, Prasidh Krishna entered and took the front seat, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel settled in the back, leaving the driver visibly stunned by the unexpected celebrity encounter.

The clip of the unexpected moment quickly went viral on social media, delighting cricket fans everywhere. Viewers found humor in the driver’s stunned silence as he realized his passengers were Indian cricketers. Many said his reaction was completely natural, while others playfully imagined what they might have said if they were in his place during such a surprising encounter.

Jaisu, Jurel and Prasidh in an Uber ride in Adelaide 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/c3FuVP9PeN

— Wren (@vyomanaut02) October 22, 2025

The viral clip captures the players and the driver arriving at their destination, exchanging brief pleasantries before parting ways. The driver, who appeared to recognize the cricketers after a second glance, maintained professionalism throughout the journey, choosing not to disturb them despite clearly realizing he had famous passengers in his car.

Indian Trio Aim to Make Their Mark:

Prasidh Krishna, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Dhruv Jurel, who have previously played together for the Rajasthan Royals, are part of India’s current squad in Australia for the ongoing ODI series. However, the trio has yet to feature in the playing XI for the first two matches. India, meanwhile, finds itself trailing 0-2 in the three-match series after suffering consecutive defeats in Adelaide.

India will look to salvage pride as the final ODI moves to the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. With the series already decided, players like Prasidh Krishna, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, and Kuldeep Yadav may get a chance to showcase their skills and gain valuable experience in Australian conditions.

After a great run in T20Is and Tests, Team India will try to keep their good form in ODIs when they face Australia in a three-match series down under. The first ODI will be played in Perth on Sunday, October 19.

This is the first ODI series between the two teams since the 2023 World Cup, and both sides are looking ahead to the 2027 World Cup. Most of the talk before the series is about the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the Indian team.

However, there is not much debate about India’s batting order. The main question is about the fast bowlers. India have to choose between Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Prasidh Krishna. Since the first ODI is in Perth, India will likely play three pacers. Siraj and Arshdeep are almost sure to be picked, which leaves one spot between Harshit and Prasidh.

Here, we look at the key points that could help India decide who to pick between Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna for the first ODI against Australia.

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1. Current Form

There is little difference between Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna in their current ODI form. Harshit made his India debut this year and was part of the 2025 Champions Trophy-winning team. Harshit has 10 wickets in five ODIs at an average of 20.70 and an economy of 5.69. Prasidh last played an ODI in the India-Australia series in 2023. However, Prasidh impressed in his last Test in England, taking eight wickets in two innings. He also has 29 wickets in 17 ODIs at an average of 25.58. Harshit played two 50-over games against Australia A for India A, taking three wickets at an average under 26. Prasidh had a better IPL 2025, with 25 wickets at an economy of 8.27, while Harshit took 15 wickets at over 10 economy.

Edge: Tie

2. Selection by Hierarchy

Close calls often depend on the pecking order. Harshit has played in the recent ODI Champions Trophy, taking four wickets in two matches at an average of 15.25 and an economy under four. Prasidh has not played an ODI in over two years. Both have limited Test experience in Australia, but Harshit has played one Test in Perth, which could help him adapt better.

Edge: Harshit Rana

3. Better Fit

India may play all three all-rounders, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar, at Nos. 6–8. This leaves three spots for specialist bowlers. If Kuldeep Yadav is included as a spinner, either Harshit or Prasidh may miss out. Neither is a specialist with the new ball, but Prasidh is a better death bowler. However, Harshit is a better lower-order hitter. His first-class batting average is 31.18, compared to Prasidh’s 8.91. This makes him a better fit if India plays Kuldeep and three pacers.

Edge: Harshit Rana

Conclusion

Harshit Rana’s recent selections in the ODI squad favor him over Prasidh Krishna. While Prasidh is in good form and offers versatility, Harshit’s batting ability allows India more team combinations in Perth.

Verdict: Team India should pick Harshit Rana over Prasidh Krishna for the first ODI against Australia.

A major blow for India ahead of the India vs West Indies Test series, as their star pacer Prasidh Krishna left the field with an injury threat. During Day 2 of India A vs Australia A In a second unofficial test match at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, a bouncer hit Krishna's helmet. After a while, he had to leave the field. 

Against Australia A team's first innings of 420 runs, India A struggled to find their rhythm throughout the day. Krishna came to bat at number 9 after the dismissal of all-rounder Manav Suthar. India was then 127 for 7 and needed some solidarity in the middle. Krishna got some batting skills as well, so there are expectations around him. 

The pacer started to bat with a cool head but decided to go big after playing a few balls. With a boundary and an over-boundary, he scored 16 off 25. At the moment when he was about to accelerate his strike rate, a bouncer from Australia A team pacer, Henry Thornton, struck the helmet of Prasidh Krishna. The team physio quickly rushed onto the field and performed a concussion test. After that, Krishna remained on the crease for a while but was not able to continue for a long time and eventually retired hurt. 

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BCCI can drop Prasidh Krishna from the Test squad vs West Indies 

The day was already tough for the India A team, and then there was the injury threat of Prasidh Krishna. Yash Thakur has replaced him as a concussion sub, as Krishna will take no further part in the match, claimed media reports. 

Ahead of the India vs West Indies two-match Test series, multiple star players are performing for India A against Australia A. Krishna was with Team India during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England and played multiple matches as well, including the series decider game at The Oval. But overall the pacer lacked consistency. It is also being claimed that Krishna can be dropped from the India squad for the West Indies Test series.