Axar Patel Surprised by Wankhede Pitch: India Overcomes Batting Collapse to Win Opener

• Axar Patel expressed surprise at the Wankhede Stadium pitch, which was unexpectedly challenging despite its reputation for flat tracks.
• India faced a batting collapse, falling to 77/6 against the USA in their T20 World Cup opener.
• Captain Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 84 off 49 balls rescued India, leading them to a competitive total of 161/9.
• India successfully defended their total, restricting the USA to 132/8 and securing a 29-run victory.
• Axar noted that the team gained valuable experience from adapting to the pitch, which will help in future challenging situations.