On Thursday, November 6, during the fourth T20I in Queensland, Axar Patel delivered a crucial breakthrough for India by dismissing Josh Inglis for 12 runs off 11 balls. This wicket marked Australia’s second loss at 67 runs in their chase.
Bowling a flatter delivery targeting the stumps, Axar tempted Inglis to charge down the pitch. The batter swung but missed, allowing the ball to slip past the inside edge and hit the stumps. Inglis attempted an aggressive shot after four consecutive dot balls in the last three overs.
“Josh Inglis has struggled in the T20I series, scoring 20, 1, and 12.”
This was Inglis’s second dismissal via spin bowling, previously falling lbw to Kuldeep Yadav in the second T20I.
India posted a total of 167/8, led by Shubman Gill, who top-scored with 46 runs off 39 balls, including one six and four boundaries. Other contributors included Abhishek Sharma (28 runs off 21 balls), Shivam Dube (22 off 18), and captain Suryakumar Yadav (20 off 10).
Axar Patel also contributed with the bat, scoring a rapid 21 runs off 11 balls. Washington Sundar added 12 runs from seven deliveries.
Axar Patel's strategic bowling and timely wicket proved vital in India's performance during the match.