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  • Watch: Axar Patel’s Jaw-Dropping Catch vs Ireland Goes Viral | Cricket News

    In a thrilling encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, Axar Patel’s breathtaking catch off his own bowling became the defining moment of India’s dominant display against Ireland in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Group A match. Let’s delve into the excitement of the game, highlight standout performances, and provide insightful analysis.

    Axar Patel’s Spectacular Catch Dismisses Barry McCarthy

    As the game progressed, India’s grip tightened on Ireland, with Axar Patel’s exceptional athleticism leaving the opposition stunned. Introduced into the attack by captain Rohit Sharma in the 12th over, Axar’s impact was immediate. With just two deliveries, he made his mark, luring Barry McCarthy into a flick shot towards the leg side. However, McCarthy’s attempt resulted in a top edge, sending the ball soaring towards the non-striker’s end. With remarkable agility, Axar Patel lunged forward, executing a full dive to clutch the catch with both hands, dismissing McCarthy without conceding any runs.

    Milestone Achievement for Axar Patel

    This stunning catch also marked a significant milestone for Axar Patel, as it became his 50th wicket in T20 Internationals. Joining an elite group of Indian bowlers, including Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Jasprit Bumrah, Axar’s achievement underlined his prowess in the shortest format of the game.

    Dominant Bowling Performance by India Against Ireland

    Prior to Axar Patel’s heroics, India’s bowlers had set the tone for the match with a stellar performance. Opting to field first after winning the toss, Rohit Sharma’s decision proved prudent as left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh struck early, dismissing both Irish openers within the powerplay overs. Hardik Pandya then joined the onslaught, claiming crucial wickets alongside Jasprit Bumrah, as Ireland found themselves struggling at 36/4. Despite a brief resistance from Gareth Delany, who contributed a quickfire 26 off 14 balls, Ireland succumbed to the relentless pressure imposed by the Indian bowlers. Eventually, they were bundled out for a meager 96 runs in just 16 overs.

  • IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals bowlers tame Mumbai Indians’ strong batting line up, target 130

    By PTI

    SHARJAH: Mumbai Indians managed only 129 for 8 against Delhi Capitals in an IPL match here on Saturday.

    Save Suryakumar Yadav’s 33 off 26 balls, none of the MI batsmen could cross 20-run mark as Axar Patel got 3/21 and pacer Avesh Khan had best figures of 3/15.

    Brief scores: MI 129/8 (Suryakumar Yadav 33 off 26 balls, Avesh Khan 3/15, Axar Patel 3/21) vs DC.

  • IPL 2021: Best feeling ever, after Test debut: Axar Patel on joining Delhi Capitals post-COVID recovery

    By ANI
    CHENNAI: Delhi Capitals all-rounder Axar Patel has begun his preparation for the ongoing 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after recovering from COVID-19.

    Axar has rejoined the Delhi Capitals camp and is now gearing up for the upcoming games under the guidance of head coach Ricky Ponting and skipper Rishabh Pant.

    “Rishabh and Ricky sir have told me to train keeping in mind about how my body is reacting to practice drills in the next two-three days. We are not thinking ahead too much at the moment, we are just focusing on how my body is reacting to training sessions,” said Axar in a Delhi Capitals release.

    The 27-year-old expressed that he is thrilled to meet his teammates and start preparing for the upcoming IPL matches.

    “It has been really great to come out of quarantine after 20 days and meet my teammates. This is the best moment in my life after my Test debut. I was alone in my room for 20 days and I didn’t have anything to do,” said Axar.

    “I was watching the matches and one good thing was that our team won most of the matches, so I got even more motivated to re-join the side. It’s been great to start practicing with the team and I am happy about my preparations,” he added.

    Axar, who attended his first training session with the team on Wednesday, said that he is not pushing too hard at the moment. “I have started batting and bowling practice, but I haven’t pushed too hard during training. I have spoken to the doctors about how I should go about my training, and I am carrying out my practice according to their suggestions,” he said.

    Delhi Capitals is third on the points table with three wins from four games and will next lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday.

  • Axar Patel recovers from COVID-19, joins Delhi Capitals squad

    By PTI
    CHENNAI: Delhi Capitals and India all-rounder Axar Patel has rejoined his Indian Premier League side after staying in a medical care facility in Mumbai for nearly three weeks following a positive test result for COVID-19.

    The 27-year-old had initially checked into the Capitals’ team hotel on March 28 in Mumbai.

    While he had entered the bubble with a negative test report, he had returned positive for the dreaded virus on April 3 and was transferred to BCCI’s designated medical facility after it was learnt that he showed mild symptoms.

    “Smiles and hugs all around as Bapu returned to the DC camp,” the Delhi Capitals tweeted a video of the 27-year-old meeting his teammates.

    “Aadmi dekh ke hi toh mujhe maza aa raha hai (I’m getting sheer joy just by seeing people),” Patel said in the video.

    Axar was the second IPL player to get infected by the virus after Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Devdutt Padikkal.

    There have also been a couple of incidents of false positives in the team with Axar’s DC teammate South African pacer Anrich Nortje needing to spend an extended period of time in quarantine due to a false positive result for COVID-19.

    Nitish Rana had also tested positive after joining the Kolkata Knight Riders camp but his next RT-PCR result turned out to be negative.

    In Axar’s absence, the Capitals had roped in young Mumbai left-arm spinner Shams Mulani as IPL’s first short term COVID-19 replacement.

    The Capitals are slated to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad here on Sunday.