On 27 June 2024, India met the defending champions in the second semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Providence Stadium in Guyana. Axar Patel bowled 4.0 overs and took 3 for 23.
Three wickets from the champions' top order
The three wickets were Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, and Moeen Ali. England were batting second. India won by 68 runs, and Axar was named Player of the Match.
Scorecard
Scorecard: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, 2nd Semi-Final, Providence Stadium, Guyana, 27 June 2024 (ESPNcricinfo).
What it set up
Two days later, in the final in Barbados, Axar walked in at 34 for 3 and made 47 off 31 balls. The Guyana spell is the other half of that week: the overs that took India past the defending champions.
By Axarpatel.com Editorial Desk • Curated by NK