India vs England: How Akshar wrote the story of victory like Surya after 2 years, watch video

India vs England: In the semi-finals of T20 World Cup 2026, India defeated England by seven runs and made it to the final. Many players contributed in this exciting match, but Akshar Patel played an important role in the team’s victory by performing well in batting, bowling and fielding. Suryakumar had also done something similar 2 years ago.

During the match, Akshar Patel showed many excellent moments in fielding. The most important moment came when he showed his intelligence in taking a difficult catch near the boundary line. This catch proved helpful in dismissing England all-rounder Will Jacques.

The pressure was increasing due to the partnership of Jacques and Bethel.

Will Jacques and Jacob Bethel were scoring runs fast for England. Both the batsmen had made a partnership of 77 runs in just 39 balls and England seemed to be making a comeback in the match. At this time India needed one wicket.

Great catch near the boundary line

Arshdeep Singh bowled the last ball of the 14th over, which was played hard by Will Jacques. Initially it seemed that the ball would go straight for a six. But Akshar Patel, running fast from deep extra cover, reached near the ball and caught it at the edge of the boundary.

While taking the catch, his balance started deteriorating, so he immediately threw the ball up. At the same time Shivam Dubey was also running towards the ball and he completed the catch. In this way Will Jacques was out after scoring 35 runs in 20 balls and England’s strongest partnership was broken.

Axar Patel! How have you done that?

The catch may go down as Shivam Dube’s but Bapu’s brilliance made it all happen!

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The coach was also happy

As soon as this brilliant catch was completed, Indian team’s main coach Gautam Gambhir also looked very excited. This wicket turned the match towards India.

Akshar Patel took a total of three catches in this match. One of these catches he took was that of England captain Harry Brook, in which he caught the ball by diving backwards. Apart from this, he also took an easy catch in the second over of the match.

Got a wicket in bowling also

Apart from fielding, Akshar Patel also contributed in bowling. He gave an important wicket to India by dismissing England batsman Tom Banton.

all-round performance

32 year old Akshar Patel is currently also the vice-captain of the Indian team in T20 international cricket. His all-round performance in the semi-finals was very important in India’s victory. His fielding stopped England’s lead at crucial times of the match and helped India get closer to the final.

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