Axar Patel’s fielding heroics power India into T20 World Cup finalAxar Patel produced stunning fielding efforts, including a relay catch and two key dismissals, as India edged England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semifinal at Wankhede. The England captain miscued the shot high over the covers, and Axar sprinted back while keeping his eyes on the swirling ball. On a pitch where bowlers struggled for control and batters dominated the scoreboard, Axar’s fielding stood out as a decisive factor. In a match decided by just seven runs, Axar Patel’s golden hands may well have been the difference between heartbreak and a place in the final. Late cameos by Pandya, with 27 off 12 balls, and Tilak Varma, scoring 21 off just seven balls, helped India cross the 250-run mark.

Source: VietNamNet News March 06, 2026 07:13 UTC