Axar Patel Strikes in 4th T20I Against Australia
Axar Patel secured a vital wicket for India in the fourth T20 International against Australia at Carrara Oval, Queensland, by dismissing Josh Inglis with a clever delivery.
Key Moment of the Match
Josh Inglis appeared dangerous after hitting a few boundaries off Jasprit Bumrah but was dismissed for 12 runs from 11 balls. Axar Patel’s left-arm spin kept the pressure on and finally broke through when Inglis attempted an aggressive shot.
Axar bowled a flatter, quicker ball aimed at the stumps, which Inglis missed, allowing the ball to hit the middle stump.
Axar Patel’s Overall Performance
- Bowling figures: 2 wickets for 40 runs in 4 overs
- Batting contribution: 21 not out from 11 balls
- Helped India build a 48-run win, taking a 2-1 lead in the series
Match Impact
Axar Patel’s all-round effort was crucial in maintaining India’s position strongly in the series against Australia.
"Axar’s on fire and keeping India right in the game!"
Author’s summary: Axar Patel’s smart bowling and valuable batting played a key role in India’s 48-run victory to lead the T20I series 2-1 against Australia.