Harshit Rana vs Arshdeep Singh, Who is the best ODI bowler?
Harshit Rana vs Arshdeep Singh: The three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand is currently the subject of much discussion. Arshdeep Singh did not find a place in the playing XI in the first two matches of the series, while Harshit Rana has been a consistent part of the team. In today’s third ODI, both players were finally seen bowling together. This decision by the team management has sparked a new debate among fans: Is Harshit Rana truly a better option than Arshdeep Singh?
Let’s take a look at the career graphs of these two formidable bowlers after 14 ODI matches each, and their performance in today’s match.
Harshit Rana vs Arshdeep Singh ODI Stats: A comparison after 14 matches
Overall Record: Who has more wickets?
Harshit Rana is known for his ‘hit-the-deck’ style, while Arshdeep is famous for his swing and consistent line and length.
- Harshit Rana: Harshit has taken 26 wickets in 14 innings of 14 ODI matches so far, at an average of approximately 25.85. He further improved his statistics by taking 3 crucial wickets in today’s match.
- Arshdeep Singh: Arshdeep has taken 24 wickets in 15 ODI matches (14 innings). Although he is slightly behind Harshit in terms of the number of wickets, his bowling average (25.42) is almost the same as Harshit’s.
Economy Rate: Who restricts the runs better?
In One Day International cricket, restricting runs is just as important as taking wickets. Here, Arshdeep Singh seems to have the edge.
- Arshdeep Singh: Arshdeep’s economy rate is around 5.35, which makes him a very economical bowler.
- Harshit Rana: Harshit has proved to be a bit more expensive. His economy rate is around 5.95. He often concedes extra runs in his attempt to take wickets.
Whose is the ODI best spell?
If we talk about match-winning spells, Arshdeep has the edge.
- Arshdeep Singh: Arshdeep took 5 wickets for 37 runs against South Africa. He has one 4-wicket haul and one 5-wicket haul in ODIs.
- Harshit Rana: Harshit’s best performance is 4 wickets for 39 runs against Australia. He has not yet taken a 5-wicket haul (Fifer).
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