IPL 2024: Axar Patel Snatches Abhishek Sharma's Stunning Catch Amid SRH's Run Fest Against DC| Watch Video
IPL 2024: Axar Patel's crucial catch in the seventh over halted Sharma's explosive innings for the Delhi Capitals. Despite Sharma's blistering 46 off 12 balls, featuring six sixes and two fours, Patel's acrobatic effort at extra cover provided the breakthrough the Capitals desperately needed, shifting the momentum in their favor.
IPL 2024: Axar Patel's lightning-fast reflexes turned the tide for the Delhi Capitals in their clash against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Rishabh Pant's decision to field first seemed questionable initially, as Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head unleashed a barrage of boundaries right from the outset.
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Opting to bowl after winning the toss, Pant watched as Sharma and Head plundered runs with impunity. Head's assault began in the very first over, punishing Khaleel Ahmed for 15 runs, swiftly followed by a 17-run onslaught in the second over. Anrich Nortje faced a similar fate in the third over, as Head blazed his way to a half-century off just 16 deliveries. The carnage continued as SRH amassed 83 runs by the end of the powerplay, setting a record-breaking pace.
The Delhi Capitals desperately needed a breakthrough, and it was Axar Patel who delivered in the seventh over. Kuldeep Yadav's delivery outside the off stump tempted Sharma, who lashed out with power. The ball soared towards extra cover, but Sharma couldn't keep it grounded. Enter Axar Patel, who sprang to his left and snatched a spectacular catch. Sharma departed after a blistering 46 off just 12 balls, featuring six sixes and two fours.
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With Sharma's dismissal, DC finally found their footing, aiming to contain the explosive SRH batting lineup and turn the tide in their favor.
In a thrilling encounter on Monday, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced off against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, setting a staggering target of 287 runs after surpassing their own record of 277 runs.
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Travis Head, the opener for SRH, delivered a spectacular performance reminiscent of his World Cup final knock, smashing an impressive 102 runs off just 41 balls, including 9 boundaries and 8 sixes.
He was ably supported by Heinrich Klaasen, whose blitzkrieg innings of 67 runs off 21 balls, featuring 7 sixes, further bolstered SRH's commanding position. Despite a valiant effort from Dinesh Karthik and Faf du Plessis leading a comeback for RCB, SRH emerged victorious by a margin of 25 runs.
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