Watch: Axar Patel castles Jonny Bairstow with an absolute peach of a delivery in IND vs ENG 1st test

Axar Patel got rid of Jonny Bairstow with a brilliant delivery in the first innings of 1st IND vs ENG test.

The thrilling encounter between India and England in the first of the five-match test series is underway at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, England faced the relentless Indian bowling attack. The visitors are currently batting on 155/7, highlighting the dominance of Indian bowlers at their home. Amidst this, Axar Patel’s significance came to the forefront, reminiscent of his stellar performance in the previous England series at home. Patel had left a lasting impact when England last visited India in 2021, claiming a remarkable 27 wickets. As the match unfolded, Patel once again showcased his capabilities with the ball.

Axar Patel bowls a peach of a delivery to get rid of Bairstow

Axar Patel’s spellbinding performance in the 2021 series set high expectations and he did not disappoint in the ongoing first test match. His crucial wickets played a pivotal role in restricting England’s innings. Patel’s knack for picking key wickets was evident as he claimed the wicket of Jonny Bairstow.

Bairstow’s dismissal was nothing short of a cricketing brilliance. Patel’s delivery, clocking in at 92.9 kph, drifted in, landing on a fuller length around the middle. Bairstow, half-forward to block, found himself deceived as the ball spun away, beating the outside edge and crashing into the top of off stump. This breakthrough dismantled a crucial partnership, disrupting the flow of runs and denting England’s momentum.

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Axar Patel has already picked two wickets, removing Johny Bairstow and Ben Foakes. In the pre-match press conference, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma also lauded Axar on his abilities to give the team those crucial breakthroughs and the capability of batting down the order and giving those crucial runs in the end.

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