IND vs NZ: The final match of T20 World Cup 2026 will be played between India and New Zealand on 8 March. Both the teams will face each other at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. A day before this title match, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav held a press conference and answered many questions. During this, Suryakumar Yadav also made a big revelation. Surya told that Akshar Patel was not at all happy after being dropped in the Super-8 match against South Africa.
Akshar Patel was dropped in the match against South Africa
Team India had won all its group stage matches of the T20 World Cup 2026, but in the very first match of the Super-8, Team India had to face a crushing defeat against South Africa. This match was also played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In this match, Akshar Patel was dropped from the playing 11 of Team India. In his place, Washington Sundar got a place in the playing 11. In this match, Team India had to face defeat by a huge margin of 76 runs, after which questions were raised about the poor performance of the Indian team.
Surya explained the letter later
Suryakumar Yadav had not given any official statement regarding the exclusion of Akshar Patel in that match. He had not given any reason, but now before the final match, Surya has given his reaction regarding Akshar’s exclusion. Surya told that all difficult decisions are taken by the coach and me together. When we dropped Akshar from the match against South Africa, he was not happy. After this we explained to them why we have taken this decision.
Akshar Patel’s performance in T20 World Cup 2026
Indian star all-rounder Akshar Patel has had a great performance so far in the T20 World Cup 2026. He contributes to the team with bat, ball and fielding. In the semi-final match against England, Akshar did wonders in both ball and fielding and played an important role in helping Team India win. While bowling, Akshar took 2 big wickets by giving 35 runs in 3 overs. While fielding, three important players were caught, which played an important role in Team India’s victory. Akshar Patel has played 6 matches in the T20 World Cup 2026 and has taken a total of 8 wickets during this period. Now it will be interesting to see how he performs in the final match against New Zealand. However, Team India and fans will expect Akshar to perform well in both batting and bowling.
Axar Patel can even break Yuzvendra Chahal’s big record
Akshar Patel will have a chance to make a big record in the final match against New Zealand. Axar Patel has taken a total of 94 wickets in his name while playing 93 T20 International matches for India so far. In such a situation, if Akshar is successful in taking 3 wickets in the final match of T20 World Cup against New Zealand, then he will become the spin bowler taking the highest wickets for India in T20 International. Let us tell you that Yuzvendra Chahal is on the top in the list of spin bowlers who have taken the most wickets for India in T20 International. Chahal has taken a total of 96 wickets while bowling in 80 T20 International matches. Now Akshar has a chance to leave them behind.
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