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“He batted as if he had come instantly from the nets” – Danish Kaneria on Axar Patel’s game-changing knock in 2nd India vs West Indies ODI

Axar Patel starred with the bat in the second ODI vs West Indies. Pic: Twitter


Former Pakistani leg-spinner Danish Kaneria hailed Staff India all-rounder Axar Patel‘s match-winning knock within the second ODI towards West Indies in Trinidad on Sunday (July 24). Kaneria said that the southpaw batted as if he had come to the center straight from a web session.

Axar notched up his maiden ODI fifty to assist the guests win the second fixture by two wickets and clinch the three-match collection with a sport in hand. With the Males in Blue chasing 312 for victory, the all-rounder top-scored with an excellent 64* off 35 balls.

Even because the equation received tight, he stored his calm and helped India cross the end line with two balls to spare. Praising Axar’s incredible innings, Kaneria stated on his YouTube channel:

“Shreyas Iyer (63) batted fantastically, however India had been manner behind when Axar got here into bat. He batted as if he had come instantly from the nets. He made it look really easy out within the center and confirmed nice composure. He performed a wonderful knock and scored his maiden ODI fifty to steer his group to a incredible victory.”

The Males in Blue had been 205 for 5 when Sanju Samson was run out for 54. With the sport within the stability, Axar added 51 runs for the sixth wicket with Deepak Hooda (33) to maintain India within the hunt. The all-rounder featured in one other essential 24-run stand with debutant Avesh Khan (10).


“Axar Patel is one other finisher within the making for India” – Danish Kaneria

Reflecting on Axar’s knock, Kaneria went on to say that he could possibly be a finisher within the making for India. Whereas discussing the all-rounder’s efficiency, he commented:

“Axar Patel is one other finisher within the making for India. What a gem of an innings, what a gem of a cricketer he’s. He batted with nice gusto. I need to say, I actually loved watching him play that knock.”

The all-rounder’s knock was studded with three fours and 5 sixes. In truth, he introduced up India’s victory with a most, launching a full toss from Kyle Mayers over the ropes within the final over.


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