Team India all-rounder Axar Patel had a brilliant day on the field, taking two crucial catches that helped India tighten their grip on the contest against England. In the 4th over, Axar took a stunning over-the-shoulder catch to dismiss the visitors’ captain Harry Brook. The left-handed all-rounder ran from long-off towards deep cover, tracked the ball brilliantly, and completed the sensational catch.
Thereafter, Axar was involved in a relay catch with Shivam Dube. In the 14th over, the all-rounder sprinted across the boundary to grab the catch of Will Jacks, who sliced a shot towards deep cover. As Axar Patel was about to step over the ropes, he flicked the ball back into play, allowing Dube complete the catch. Two brilliant fielding efforts, along with a wicket of Tom Banton by Axar Patel, played a crucial role in putting the brakes on England’s run chase.