(Watch) Axar Patel bowls a ripper to get rid of Jonny Bairstow, IND vs ENG 1st Test.
Left-arm spinner Axar Patel made a significant impact for India during the second session of Day 1 in the first Test against England by securing a crucial breakthrough. Jonny Bairstow, who had displayed confidence in reading the line and length of the Indian spinners, formed a substantial partnership of 61 runs with Joe Root, appearing at ease in the process.
The breakthrough came in the form of an exceptional delivery from Axar Patel. Employing the skills typical of a left-arm spinner, he approached the wicket from around the wicket. The ball pitched around the middle and leg and executed a subtle turn, outfoxing Jonny Bairstow’s defense. The result was the ball hitting the top of the off stump, a dismissal that showcased Axar Patel’s prowess.
Here is the wicket of Baristow:
It is worth noting that Axar Patel had previously demonstrated his dominance over Jonny Bairstow in the longest format. This recent dismissal marked the third instance of Axar Patel dismissing Bairstow, adding to the two dismissals during England’s previous Test tour to India in 2021.