Axar Patel's Quiet Brilliance: India's Hero Dismantles Pakistan's T20 World Cup Chase
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Axar Patel: India's 'Everyday Hero' Silently Kills Pakistan's Chase in T20 World Cup
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News18•16-02-2026, 14:30
Axar Patel: India's 'Everyday Hero' Silently Kills Pakistan's Chase in T20 World Cup
•Axar Patel played a pivotal role in India's T20 World Cup victory over Pakistan, dismissing Usman Khan and Babar Azam.
•His dismissal of Usman Khan for 44, stumped by Ishan Kishan, reduced Pakistan to 73 for five, effectively ending their chase of 176.
•Axar's strategy involved shrewd variations of length, adapting to the pitch conditions and batsman's movements, as he explained post-match.
•He also dismissed Babar Azam, sensing his impatience and delivering a fuller ball that led to a wild slog and a lost wicket.
•Childhood coach Amrish Patel highlights Axar's observational skills, flexible mind, and ability to adjust lengths without obvious signals as his key strengths.