‘Bapu’ Steals The Show…. Axar Patel Shines With Bat & Ball As India Beat England In 1st ODI

Axar Patel produced a brilliant all-round display to help India register a six-wicket victory over England in the first ODI at Edgbaston and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

The left-arm spinner played a key role with the ball, picking up 4 wickets for 62 runs to break England’s fightback after a crucial seventh-wicket partnership. He then guided India’s chase with an unbeaten 57 off 52 balls, proving to be the difference in the match.

Chasing 259, India found themselves under pressure before Axar Patel and Washington Sundar put together an unbeaten 102-run partnership. Their stand helped India reach the target in 45.2 overs and secure their first win of the UK tour.

Soon after the match, social media was flooded with praise for Axar Patel’s match-winning performance. Fans and cricket experts applauded his calm approach in the chase, while many also celebrated the all-rounder’s popular nickname “Bapu”, as they hailed his heroics against England.

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Earlier, England had recovered from 107/6, thanks to half-centuries from Joe Root (76) and Liam Dawson (68), finishing on 258. However, Axar Patel’s four-wicket spell ensured the hosts could not post a bigger total.

Well played India!

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