India’s versatile all-rounder Axar Patel had the distinction of being named “Fielder of the Match” after. India won by 24 runs against Australia in an important. Super Eights clash on Monday at the T20 World Cup 2024.
Axar stood out in the ninth over of Australian innings. When he took a sensational catch with his weaker hand (right non-dominant) to dismiss Mitchell Marsh off Kuldeep Yadav’s delivery. With that catch, India went back to take control of the game in Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia.
In addition, Dilip did not forget to acknowledge fielders’ efforts during this match as he praised them for their overall performance. “Boys, I cannot find other words rather than using phenomenal effort. Here we are in West Indies where you test your mettle… We covered every gap from boundary to infield but the masterpiece was the commitment for every catch that we have done”, Dilip said.
Finally, Dilip summed up how prepared they were with regard to wind dynamics and outfield speeds, underlining. How much India dominated throughout this encounter. ‘’We were top notch when it came adjusting ourselves to such determination whether adjusting ourselves to wind or speed. While outfielding and lastly clearly showed that we can dominate,’’ declared. Dilip summarizing Indian prowess on field.
Just before this win, skipper Rohit Sharma smashed a blistering knock of 92 runs laying a solid platform through setting up a stiff total of 205-5 for their allotted overs of play. Even though Travis Head scored resilient knock which gathered him76 runs in just 43 balls faced by him. Australia could only manage 181/7 made possible by bowlers like Arshdeep Singh who ended up taking three wickets. Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav thereby ensuring significant win.
Thus this victory sent India into semis thereby underlining their strong campaign in the tournament. Axar Patel’s fielding brilliance increased India’s momentum as they go into semi-final clash against England at Providence Stadium, Guyana on Thursday, June 27th.
