Axar Patel played a vital role for India in the fourth T20I at the Carrara Oval, Queensland, by dismissing Josh Inglis with an intelligent delivery. Inglis had been dangerous, scoring 12 runs off 11 balls, including some boundaries off Jasprit Bumrah.
The left-arm spinner maintained pressure by bowling tightly and eventually took the breakthrough when Inglis attempted to step out for a big shot. Axar bowled a flatter, quicker ball aimed at the stumps, which Inglis missed, resulting in the ball hitting the middle stump.
“Axar’s on fire and keeping India right in the game!”
Axar Patel’s all-round performance proved crucial in maintaining India’s advantage in the series against Australia.
Author's summary: Axar Patel’s sharp bowling and vital unbeaten innings helped India take a 2-1 lead with a decisive win in the fourth T20I against Australia.