Axar Patel provided India with a vital breakthrough during the fourth T20I against Australia at the Carrara Oval in Queensland, a game already packed with dramatic moments—from Shivam Dube’s monster six sailing out of the ground to Shubman Gill’s promising knock cut short by Nathan Ellis’ brilliant slower ball. Amid the tense atmosphere, Axar stepped up with the kind of control and clarity India needed in the middle overs.
Josh Inglis had walked in with aggressive intent, having struck a couple of crisp boundaries off Jasprit Bumrah that hinted at a dangerous innings in the making. But Axar had other ideas. The left-arm spinner tightened the screws with his accuracy, forcing Inglis into a phase of hesitation.
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Sensing the pressure, the Australian batter tried to break free by stepping out and attempting a big shot down the ground. Axar Patel read the move instantly. Instead of tossing it up, he darted the ball in flatter and quicker, targeting the stumps. Inglis swung hard but completely misjudged the pace, leaving a big gap between bat and pad.
Stumps shattered. Momentum shifted. ⚡
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The ball skidded through and crashed into the middle stump, sending the crowd into a roar and giving India a timely opening just when Australia were beginning to settle into the chase.
The dismissal came at a crucial juncture, especially after India had posted a competitive total on the back of composed contributions from the top order and the explosive hitting of Shivam Dube. With the series finely poised and both teams treating these bilateral games as key preparation ahead of major tournaments, Axar’s strike helped India regain momentum.
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His wicket of Inglis not only broke a budding partnership but also showcased once again why Axar Patel remains one of India’s most dependable middle-overs operators in white-ball cricket.
