The Indian fast bowler, Harshal Patel witnessed a brilliant international debut as he bowled an outstanding performance in the second T20I against New Zealand and helped the Indian team to register back-t0-back wins over at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. In his quota of four overs, Patel took a couple of wickets and conceded just 25 runs and it earned him a Player-of-the-Match award.
Following the conclusion of the game, Harshal Patel had an interaction with veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal in the latter’s fun interview segment ‘Chahal TV.’ He also acknowledged that he couldn’t have asked for a better debut, Patel said the grinding in domestic cricket over the years helped him shine in the international arena.
Harshal Patel said, “It took some time (speaking of Team India debut) but I don’t have any regret about it. I am very happy that I could implement the things I learnt in domestic cricket over the years. I couldn’t have asked for a better debut.”
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Patel was pretty happy by winning the Player-of-the-Match award on debut, however, he felt Indian opener KL Rahul should have received the honor for scoring 65 off 49 deliveries on a difficult batting deck.
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Talking about the same, Harshal Patel said, “I didn’t expect the Player-of the-Match award as honestly, I felt KL (Rahul) should have been awarded but am not complaining. The way he batted on a difficult pitch, it was an exceptional knock.”
Speaking of the proceedings of the contest, the Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma won the toss against New Zealand and decided to bowl first on expected lines. While many from New Zealand’s top order for off to a brilliant start, none of them could play an innings of substance.
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As mentioned above, Harshal was the pick of the Indian bowlers, claiming 2/25 in his maiden international apperance. His efforts helped the home team restrict the Kiwis to 153/6. Owing to the half-centuries from the openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, Indian chase the target in 17.2 overs, winning the contest by seven wickets. India are now 2-0 up in the three-match series with the final clash taking place in Kolkata on Sunday (November 21)
