“From injury doubts to match pressure — Prasidh Krishna is roaring again.”
Prasidh Krishna is once again in the spotlight as the Indian fast bowler delivers a strong performance in the 2nd ODI against New Zealand on January 14, 2026, at Rajkot’s Niranjan Shah Stadium. At a time when India is missing senior pacers, Prasidh has stepped up with confidence and control.
Match-Changing Impact in Rajkot
While defending a target of 285 runs, Prasidh provided early breakthroughs that shifted the momentum in India’s favour. He dismissed Henry Nicholls for 10 runs in the 12.4th over, pushing New Zealand into pressure at 46/2. His sharp pace and bounce troubled the batters, especially Daryl Mitchell, who struggled against his nippy deliveries.
Prasidh continued to apply pressure later in the innings, striking again as New Zealand reached 78/2 after 18.4 overs. With Harshit Rana removing Devon Conway from the other end, India tightened the grip during the crucial middle phase. Prasidh replaced Mohammed Siraj in the XI and made the opportunity count.
Strong Comeback After Criticism
Prasidh’s performance is part of a steady recovery phase. In December 2025, he answered critics with a 4/66 haul against South Africa in the 3rd ODI at Visakhapatnam, helping bowl the visitors out for 270. Former India spinner Ravi Ashwin praised his improved rhythm, awareness, and run-up tempo, highlighting his growth as a reliable ODI bowler.
Before the New Zealand series, Prasidh had already taken 37 ODI wickets at an average of 26.83, showing his long-term value in India’s pace setup.
Injury Setbacks and Mental Strength
The 29-year-old pacer faced a setback in September 2025, when he suffered a concussion during an India A vs Australia A match after being hit on the helmet. Though ruled out temporarily, he made a clean comeback and showed no lingering issues.
He returned strongly with figures of 2/60 in the 1st ODI vs New Zealand on January 10, 2026, setting the tone for his Rajkot performance.
IPL Value and Career Rise
Prasidh Krishna’s growing impact was reflected in the IPL 2025 auction, where Gujarat Titans picked him for INR 9.50 crore. Since his ODI debut against England in 2021 (4/52), his raw pace and extra bounce have remained his biggest strengths.
With confidence returning and responsibility increasing, Prasidh Krishna is quietly becoming India’s dependable pace option.
