From Trolls to Top Spot: How Harshit Rana Silenced Critics to Become India’s Best Bowler of 2025

There was a lot of discussion about the selection and bowling department of the Indian team this year. Many former veteran players raised questions about the team's fast bowling attack. Harshit Rana is also one of the names among the bowlers who come under these questions. 

Due to his performance in the beginning, fingers were also raised on his place in the team. Indian fans also trolled Harshit fiercely. But despite this, he has become the highest wicket-taker for India in the ODI format this year.

Harshit takes most wickets in ODIs

Harshit Rana took 20 wickets in 11 innings for India in ODIs in the year 2025. During this period, his economy was 6.01 and average was 25.55. These include a four-wicket haul. Harshit also made his ODI debut for India against England in February this year, in which he took three wickets. 

Harshit was trolled a lot by Indian fans when he was included in the team and many critics also questioned his inclusion. But this year, he was one of India's most successful bowlers in ODI cricket.

Mohammed Shami, who is out of the team, is also in the top-5

In second place in this list comes the name of bowler Kuldeep Yadav, who has taken 19 wickets in 11 innings at an average of 29. During this time, his economy was 5.28. At number three in the list is all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has taken 12 wickets in 10 innings.

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who is currently out of the Indian team, is fourth in this list. Shami was dropped from the team despite a good performance in the Champions Trophy. Shami took a total of 11 wickets in 7 innings at an average of 30.63. Axar Patel's name comes at number five. Axar took 11 wickets in 11 innings. Axar bowled the most economical. His economy was 4.47, which is the lowest on this list.

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