Star Indian all-rounder Axar Patel displayed a magical bowling performance for the Men in Blue in the first T20I against AfghanistanScroll down to read the full story.
Published: September 13, 2026, 9:56 PM IST
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Axar Patel’s impressive bowling performance against Afghanistan
The T20I series between India and Afghanistan has already begunAfghanistan have completed their batting in this matchWhile, time for the Indian team to chase the target to win the opening clash of the series.
India vs Afghanistan’s playing XI:
India’s playing XI: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy
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Afghanistan’s playing XI: Ibrahim Zadran(c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
India’s bowling attack strikes early as Afghanistan struggle at the crease
Team India won the toss and decided to bowl first in this matchStar Indian player and one of the finest pacers of all time, Jasprit Bumrah made his return to the team, after a while for this important T20I seriesAfter stepping up to the ground, he continued his form and wicket-taking ability, where he got injuredAs, he showcased his brilliant bowling, which helped him to dismiss Afghanistan’s opening batter, Rahmanullah Gurbaz for a duck, who could be a danger for the Indian team at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Not only this, many Indian bowlers displayed their brilliant bowling performance in this matchStar Indian players Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy and Arshdeep Singh showed their magic on the groundWhich caused Afghanistan’s side many wickets at a certain point.
The star Indian all-rounder displayed a great bowling performance for the Indian teamAxar Patel has more ideas about the Arun Jaitley Stadium’s pitch as he plays for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL)He used that experience and delivered an economical bowling performance, which also included the important wicket of Gulbadin Naib, who could be a danger for the Indian team in this matchAxar dismissed him for 2 runs off 6 ballsSpeaking about his bowling performance, Axar Patel bowled four overs and conceded 27 runs and took Gulbadin Naib’s wicket.
“Aye bapu taari bowling kamal che”
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