DC Star Axar Patel Delivers Match-Turning Double Strike to Derail USA Chase

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Axar Patel played a decisive role in India’s T20 World Cup victory over the USA, delivering a match-turning spell in the middle overs that broke the back of the American chase. After the USA built a promising 58-run partnership between Milind Kumar and Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Axar stepped up to halt their momentum.

In the 16th over, Axar struck twice in successive deliveries. He first dismissed the well-set Krishnamurthi, caught at deep mid-wicket, before trapping Harmeet Singh on the very next ball. This double strike swung the momentum firmly back towards India, ensuring the required run rate became insurmountable for the associate nation.

Axar finished with figures of 2/24, complementing the efforts of the pace attack and demonstrating his value as a disciplined bowler capable of taking crucial wickets during the pressure phases of the game. His performance ensured India successfully defended the 161-run target set by captain Suryakumar Yadav.