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New Delhi: Star India opener Abhishek Sharma praised Harshit Ranas batting ability sharing that the all-rounder often hits him for sixes in the net. Rana was sent up the order in the second T20I at the MCG ahead of Shivam Dube after Indias early collapse. Coming in during the 8th over he helped steady the innings alongside Abhishek enabling India to push past the 100-run mark. Both Abhishek and Harshit put together a valuable 56 runs stand for the sixth wicket with Harshits vital 35 confirming the decision to promote him. Abhishek applauded his teammate for showing excellent composure and adapting well under pressure. Abhishek applauded his Harshit Rana for showing excellent composure I knew Harshit could bat — he hits sixes off me a lot in the nets. He told me lets play a little normal and that helped. The right-left combination worked well and thats why he went up the order ahead of Shivam Dube Abhishek said in the post-match presentation. The 23-year-old pacer was picked ahead of Arshdeep Singh for his ability to contribute with the bat down the order. However he couldnt make a mark with the ball finishing wicketless in his two-over spell. Abhishek stood out as Indias only major contributor Abhishek stood out as Indias only major contributor scoring a crucial 68 from 37 balls while Australias pace attack led by Josh Hazlewood dismantled the top order and bowled India out for just 125. Abhishek played a remarkable knock at the MCG with a series of stunning off-side strokes — powerful drives bold cuts and elegant lofted shots racing to a 23-ball fifty on his debut at the iconic venue even as wickets continued to fall around him. Abhishek opened up about his batting mindset Speaking about his aggressive batting mindset the 24-year-old credited the confidence and backing he has received from the team management. When I play I try to bring the bowler under pressure. This approach has its ups and downs but my captain and coach have always supported me. They are clear that I should play my natural game and when they say that it gives me confidence he added.