Axar Patel Dismisses Josh Inglis in 4th T20I vs Australia
On Thursday, November 6, in the fourth T20I between Australia and India at Queensland, Axar Patel secured a crucial wicket for India. The left-arm spinner dismissed Josh Inglis for 12 runs off 11 balls, marking Australia's second loss at 67 runs.
Details of the Dismissal
The wicket fell in the ninth over of Australia's innings. Axar bowled a flatter ball targeting the stumps. Inglis charged down the pitch and attempted a swing but missed, allowing the ball to slip past the inside edge and hit the stumps.
“The right-hander went for a release shot after facing four dots in the last three overs.”
Inglis' Struggles in the Series
Josh Inglis has struggled throughout the T20I series, with scores of 20, 1, and 12 today. This was his second dismissal by spin bowling after previously being out lbw to Kuldeep Yadav in the second T20I.
India's Batting Highlights in the Match
India posted a total of 167/8. Shubman Gill was the top scorer with 46 runs from 39 balls, including one six and four boundaries. Contributions also came from:
- Abhishek Sharma – 28 runs off 21 balls
- Shivam Dube – 22 runs off 18 balls
- Captain Suryakumar Yadav – 20 runs off 10 balls
Axar Patel and Washington Sundar's Batting
Later in the innings, Axar Patel played a quick cameo of 21 runs from 11 balls, while Washington Sundar added a brisk 12 runs off 7 deliveries.
Australian Bowlers' Performance
Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa impressed with the ball, taking three wickets each. Their figures:
- Nathan Ellis – 3/21
- Adam Zampa – 3/45
Xavier Bartlett and Marcus Stoinis also contributed, claiming one wicket apiece.
“Axar Patel provided India a timely dismissal in the fourth T20I against Australia in Queensland.”
Author's summary: Axar Patel's key wicket and India's solid batting displays shaped the contest in the fourth T20I against Australia in Queensland.