In the third match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are locking horns with each other at the Ekana stadium in Lucknow. Even the ordinary dismissals are made special by bowlers with extravagant celebrations after the wicket. However, the DC all-rounder, Axar Patel produced a double delight as he first dismissed Kyle Mayers after the latter’s blitzkerig with an unplayable delivery and followed it up with a loud celebration giving him a farewell.
After being asked to bat first, LSG opener, Kyle Mayers entertained the crowd with his explosive knock. DC required something special to wrap up the West Indian batter and Axar Patel was the man to rise to the situation. His breakthrough was the result of a special delivery and the all-rounder made it further special with an extravagant celebration.
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Axar Patel was bowling the 12th over of the innings and Mayers was facing the third ball of the over. The southpaw opener was in full flow as he had crossed his half-century earlier in the innings. Axar was bowling from round the wicket and he bowled a delivery outside off to the batter. Mayers attempted a cut shot but the ball spun back sharply into him. The all-rounder brought an end to the blistering knock from Mayers and celebrated the wicket with a big roar.
Here is the video of Axar Patel dismissing Kyle Mayers:
𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲!
Only a special delivery like this one could have got Kyle Mayers out today 🤯
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 1, 2023
Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): KL Rahul (c), Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ayush Badoni, Mark Wood, Jaydev Unadkat, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, K Gowtham (Impact)
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Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): David Warner (c), Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rilee Rossouw, Sarfaraz Khan (wk), Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Chetan Sakariya, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Aman Hakim Khan (Impact)
As expected, Twitterati took little time to praise Axar Patel, who has been so popular on social media owing to his latest performances.
https://twitter.com/Yashrbh/status/1642179003116146692?s=20
What a delivery to get rid of dangerous looking Mayers. Axar Patel #LSGvDC #DCvsLSG
— Muhammad Waqas Awan (@imwaqasawan) April 1, 2023
I will never forget Axar's ball to Mayers. Unbelievable turn.
— Adarsh (@WhyAdarsh) April 1, 2023
Spin!!! Enjoyed Axar vs Mayers ✌️
— jinang (@Herculean017) April 1, 2023
https://twitter.com/Im_the_proble_/status/1642181940496220161?s=20
What a ball from hell by Axar to dismiss the red-hot Mayers 😱
— Lama 🇨🇩 (@LamaTheCule) April 1, 2023
