Harshit Rana Shines in ODIs, Leaves Behind Kuldeep Yadav and Jadeja in 2025

This year, there were many discussions about the Indian team’s selection and bowling lineup. Former great cricketers questioned the fast bowling lineup of the Indian team. Harshit Rana was one such cricketer who was questioned. At first, his performance triggered doubts about whether he should be in the lineup. Indian cricket fans also troll Harshit Rana extensively. Still, Harshit Rana became the top wicket-taker for India this year in ODIs.

Harshit Rana has taken 20 wickets in 11 matches for India in ODI in 2025. His economy rate and average for the said period are 6.01, 25.55 respectively, in which he has a four wicket haul. He also marked his ODI debut for India in February of this year, where he claimed three wickets playing against England. Harshit's inclusion in the team was heavily trolled by Indian fans, and many critics also questioned his inclusion. However, he has been one of India's most successful bowlers in ODI cricket this year.

Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav is second on the list, taking 19 wickets in 11 innings at an average of 29.99, with an economy rate of 5.28. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is third on the list, taking 12 wickets in 10 innings. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who is currently out of the Indian team, is fourth on the list. Shami was dropped from the team despite his good performance in the Champions Trophy. Shami took 11 wickets in 7 innings at an average of 30.63. Axar Patel comes in at number five, taking 11 wickets in 11 innings. Axar bowled the most economically, with an economy rate of 4.47, the lowest on this list.