Axar Patel the dynamic allrounder representing India was honored with the best fielder award for his exceptional catch that dismissed the formidable Australian captain Mitchell Marsh during the intense 2024 T20 World Cup clash in Gros Islet on a memorable Monday June 24. Axar Patel agile fielding not only delighted spectators but also proved pivotal for the Men in Blue breaking the stubborn partnership between Marsh and Travis Head.
Axar Patel made the incredible catch by jumping to perfection while falling in the process. He snatched it out of thin air on the boundary during Kuldeep Yadav’s ninth over. Even though he is a southpaw, the all-rounder grabbed it with his right hand.
Axar Patel claimed the prestigious best fielders medal by outperforming Indias captain Rohit Sharma alongside Suryakumar Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav. The accolade was bestowed upon Axar by Nuwan Seneviratne the esteemed training assistant and throwdown specialist for Team India.
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Axar also dismissed Marcus Stoinis early, finishing with figures of 1/21 from three overs.
India set to play against England in repeat of 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal
India will next face England in a rematch of the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal. The match will take place on June 27 at Providence Stadium in Guyana. The Men in Blue will be looking to revenge their 10-wicket setback against the defending winners in the last edition of the ICC event.
In the post-match show, Rohit Sharma stated that India will maintain their aggressive approach against England in their future match:
“We don’t want to do anything different, play the same way and understand what each person has to do. Play freely and not think too much on what’s lying ahead. Not think about the opposition. We have been doing it consistently, just need to continue. It will be a nice match, nothing changes for us as a team.”
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma and his team aim to maintain their unbeaten streak while striving to secure their initial ICC title in over a decade. Concurrently, Afghanistan is set to face off against South Africa in the first semi-final match, taking place in Trinidad on June 26 (at 6 am IST on June 27).
