India, Jan. 23 -- Harshit Rana continued his impressive run with the ball against New Zealand and made the most of his opportunity in the playing XI for the second T20I. He struck early by removing the dangerous Devon Conway, underlining the strides he has made in international cricket over the past year. Rana has shown clear improvement in recent months, quietening critics with his all-round growth. He was spot on in his opening over at Raipur and provided India with the first breakthrough by dismissing Conway, who had looked in ominous touch. The New Zealand batter was off to a sensational start in the innings as he smashed Arshdeep Singh in the first over for 18 runs.

Conway was on 19 from just eight balls when Rana was introduced in ...