IND vs SA | Twitter reacts as struggling Kohli acknowledges Axar's support after Maharaj takedown
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There is no substitute for experience in a team sport. Virat Kohli just exemplified the saying by approving his partner’s intent to counterpunch the opposition and take India out of pressure as Keshav Maharaj was belted for a six after snarring a couple of wickets in the IND-SA clash.
Winning the toss and electing to bat first, India’s good-looking start was dwarfed by Keshav Maharaj’s new ball spell as he outsmarted Rohit Sharma and Rishab Pant in the second over. With Suryakumar Yadav following them back to the dugout inside the powerplay, Axar Patel was promoted to No. 5 to stabilise the situation with Virat Kohli. One of the prime highlights of the right-left combination was a six off Axar that earned Kohli’s approval in the ninth over.
After three singles to kick off the ninth over, a tossed-up delivery from Maharaj yielded a six in favour of India. Axar bent on his knees and got to the pitch of the ball as he connected the white rock off the middle of the bat in an attempt of a slog sweep. Seeing the intent from the southpaw, Kohli from the non-striker’s end gestured with a thumbs up towards Axar. Looking at the quality of the stroke, even Maharaj, the bowler was seen amazed, thereby sending the Twitterverse into a frenzy.
Bapu rocking!
— Johnson (@Johnson427427) June 29, 2024
You rocked it
WHOLE INDIAN TEAM IS APPRECIATING AXAR PATEL.
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) June 29, 2024
YOU HAVE ROCKED BY WORLD BAPU 😭🔥. pic.twitter.com/ZgVxmbCXHX
Big key
Axar Patel is the key that India has been missing for years. Playing sensibly here, far better than Pant and Sky.🥲
— Bhawana (@bhawnakohli5) June 29, 2024
LOL
India mei riwaz hai jo team projects mei responsibility leta hai, usi ko aur kaam thama diya jaata hai. Axar ke saath bhi abhi wahi haal hai.
— Abijit Ganguly (@AbijitG) June 29, 2024
Much needed
Virat Kohli appreciating Axar. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/zBVZset1GH
— 𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶.🏴 (@kohlifangirl178) June 29, 2024
Iconic
This Axar Patel and Virat Kohli partnership. pic.twitter.com/x4rPibeEb4
— ARNOLD (@Neyfiction) June 29, 2024
Clutch
Axar so clutch man
— . (@youisthebecausw) June 29, 2024
Insane attacking consistent clutch batter , clutch bowler
Apna Axar shadab sahab se dono nhi hota
Salute
Axar performing when it mattered the most 🫡
— Suraj 🌟 (@Suraj_AA_) June 29, 2024
Nuvvu ika acceleration penchu @imVkohli
All rounder for a reason
Axar is like..I have to do everything be myself.
— Barkha Joshi (@bindasbarkha) June 29, 2024
BTW..अगर आज अक्षर जिता देते हैं तो फिर उनका नाम स्वर्णाक्षरों में लिखा जाएगा#AxarPatel #INDvsSAFinal #Chokers #Pant #SAvIND #SuryaKumarYadav #RohitSharma𓃵 #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/zPidjqcsxY
Violent Bapu
Violent Kalesh b/w Axar Patel "Bapu" and SA Bowlers #bapu #INDvSA #INDvSA2024 pic.twitter.com/miAq5dRJ6D
— Dinesh singariya (@DineshSingariy5) June 29, 2024
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