Axar Patel provided a vital breakthrough for India in the fourth T20I against Australia at the Carrara Oval in Queensland by dismissing Josh Inglis with sharp bowling.
Josh Inglis, who looked threatening after hitting a couple of boundaries off Jasprit Bumrah, was dismissed for 12 runs from 11 balls by Patel. The left-arm spinner maintained tight bowling before breaking through when Inglis attempted an aggressive shot by stepping out. Patel bowled a flatter, quicker delivery aimed at the stumps, which Inglis missed, resulting in the ball hitting the middle stump.
“Axar’s on fire and keeping India right in the game!”
Patel played a crucial role with both bat and ball as India secured a 48-run win over Australia, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.
His all-round contributions helped India maintain momentum in the T20I series.
Author's summary: Axar Patel’s sharp bowling and vital batting performance were key in India’s 48-run victory, giving them a 2-1 lead over Australia in the T20I series.