India National Cricket Team all-rounder Axar Patel was the major reason for his team’s win against the New Zealand National Cricket Team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The last league game of the tournament took place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (2nd March).
Axar Patel yet again turned out to be a crisis man for the India National Cricket Team in the game against the New Zealand National Cricket Team. The Southpaw was at his all-round best as he ensured that the Rohit Sharma-led side ended the league stage of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on high.
Axar Patel played a valuable innings of 42 runs with bat under pressure
When the India National Cricket Team was left reeling at 30/3, it was Axar, who stepped up for his team with the bat and bailed them out of trouble. The all-rounder joined hands with Shreyas Iyer and steaded the Indian ship, adding 98 runs for the fourth wicket.
Axar played a valuable innings of 42 runs that brought India back on the track. Thanks to his effort with the bat, the India National Cricket Team posted a total of 249 runs on the board, which at one moment seemed difficult with the pitch being slow as well.
However, after that, with the ball, Axar was at his best. He bowled an economical spell and chipped in with the wicket of Kane Williamson. The wicket came at a crucial stage when the India National Cricket Team was under pressure, and it tilted the complexion of the match.
Axar Patel removes Kane Williamson to tilt the game in India’s favor
Axar bowled a flighted delivery onto the middle that slid in with the arm. Kane Williamson came forward a long way and the ball sneaked past his inside edge and past leg stump. The batter continued to walk towards the dressing room as he didn’t even bother to look at the keeper, who completed the stumping.
What caught the attention of many was the reaction of Virat Kohli after Axar Patel removed Kane Williamson. The batter walked up to the bowler and caught him by surprise as he touched his feet to hail him for his heroics.
Axar Patel tried to stop him as the duo burst into uncontrollable laughter. The video went viral on the internet cherishing the moment and giving hilarious reactions.
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