Axar Patel the dynamic allrounder representing Team India showcased his prowess against Englands Jonny Bairstow in the gripping 2024 T20 World Cup semifinal hosted in Guyana on Thursday July 27. Bairstow the proficient wicketkeeperbatsman endured an early departure getting out for a golden duck in the crucial knockout encounter.
In the challenging pursuit of a 172run target on a treacherous pitch all eyes turned to Jonny Bairstow to leave a lasting impression especially after the teams openers fell early. Despite his courageous approach the bold batter fell victim to Axars deceptive arm ball in the sixth over of the run chase.
Bairstow attempted to play the ball through the covers, anticipating it to spin. He was absolutely undone as the ball went on the arm and hit the off-stump.
You may view the dismissal video below:
It is worth noting that Axar Patel smashed a six in the final over of the Indian innings. His 10-run cameo helped the Men in Blue finish on 171/7 after 20 overs.
Axar Patel was named the Player of the Match in the IND vs ENG 2024 T20 World Cup semifinal
Englands hopes were dashed without a fight in the 2024 T20 World Cup semifinal as they managed only 103 runs in pursuit leading to Indias commanding 68run victory and securing their spot in the final.
Axar Patel performance stands out as truly exceptional having conceded only 23 runs across his full fourover spell and marking his presence with the dismissal of Jos Buttler Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali.
Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah claimed two. Axar was selected Player of the Match in the semifinals for his outstanding overall performance.
Contributing significantly with impressive performances were skipper Rohit Sharma and middleorder batsman Suryakumar Yadav in the batting domain achieving scores of 57 and 47 respectively.
The 2024 T20 World Cup final will showcase the Rohit Sharmaled team battling it out against South Africa. Get set for an enthralling showdown in the vibrant setting of Barbados on a pulsating Saturday June 29.
