Harshit Rana vs Prasidh Krishna - comparing their T20 stats ahead of Asia Cup 2025

Harshit Rana was preferred over Prasidh Krishna as the third pacer in Team India's Asia Cup 2025 squad, which was announced in Mumbai on Tuesday, August 19. On expected lines, the selectors picked Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh as the two main fast bowlers.

Apart from Prasidh, Harshit also faced competition from Mohammed Siraj, who had a stellar Test series in England. However, despite playing only one T20I, the 23-year-old got the nod over his seniors in India's 2025 Asia Cup squad. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav defended Harshit's selection and commented that the team is backing him as they have faith in his ability.

Following Team India's squad announcement for Asia Cup 2025, we compare Harshit's T20 bowling stats with that of Prasidh. Take a look.

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Harshit Rana vs Prasidh Krishna - Who has a better average and economy rate in T20s?

Having made his debut in April 2022, Harshit has featured in 39 T20 matches so far and has claimed 46 wickets at an average of 24.84 and an economy rate of 9.36. He is yet to claim a four-fer in the T20 format and has a best of 3-24. While his economy is on the higher side, he has an impressive strike rate of 15.9.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	BBI	Economy	SR	4w
Harshit Rana	39	46	24.84	3-24	9.36	15.9	0
Prasidh Krishna	97	106	28.99	4-30	8.55	20.3	2

(Harshit Rana vs Prasidh Krishna T20 bowling stats comparison)

Prasidh made his T20 debut in January 2018 and has featured in 97 matches so far in the format. The Karnataka pacer has claimed 106 wickets at an average of 28.99 and an economy rate of 8.55. The 29-year-old has two four-fers to his name in the format and has a strike rate of 20.03.

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Harshit Rana vs Prasidh Krishna - Who has a better record in the IPL?

Harshit made his IPL debut for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 2022 season. In 34 matches for the franchise, he has picked up 40 wickets at an average of 25.72 and an economy rate of 9.51, with a strike rate of 16.2. His best of 3-24 was registered against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow in IPL 2024.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	BBI	Economy	SR	4w
Harshit Rana	34	40	25.72	3-24	9.51	16.2	0
Prasidh Krishna	66	74	29.60	4-30	8.76	20.2	2

(Harshit Rana vs Prasidh Krishna IPL bowling stats comparison)

The young right-arm pacer played a key role in KKR's IPL triumph in the 2024 season. In 13 matches, he claimed 19 wickets at an average of 20.15 and an economy rate of 9.08. In IPL 2025, Harshit was not as effective. In 13 matches, he picked up 15 wickets at an average of 29.86 and an economy rate of 10.18.

Prasidh made his IPL debut for KKR in the 2018 season. He represented the Kolkata franchise till 2021. The right-arm pacer played for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 2022. He missed the next two seasons before returning to represent Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2025.

In 66 matches, the 29-year-old has scalped 74 wickets at an average of 29.60 and an economy rate of 8.76, with two four-fers. His best of 4-30 came while representing KKR against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in his first IPL season in 2018. Prasidh was the Purple Cap winner in IPL 2025. In 15 matches, he picked up 25 wickets at an average of 19.52 and an economy rate of 8.27.

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Harshit Rana vs Prasidh Krishna - Who has a better record for India in T20Is?

Harshit has played only one T20I for Team India so far. He came in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube in the fourth T20I against England in Pune in January 2025. It was a memorable debut for the youngster as he claimed 3-33. Harshit dismissed Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell and Jamie Overton as the Men in Blue ended up winning the contest by 15 runs.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	BBI	Economy	SR	4w
Harshit Rana	1	3	11	3-33	8.25	8	0
Prasidh Krishna	5	8	27.50	3-41	11	15	0

(Harshit Rana vs Prasidh Krishna T20I bowling stats comparison)

As for Prasidh, he has played five T20Is for India, having made his debut in the format in August 2023 in a match against Ireland in Dublin (Malahide). The right-arm pacer has claimed eight wickets in his T20I career so far, averaging 27.50 at an economy rate of 11. His best of 3-41 came against Australia in Thiruvananthapuram in November 2023.