DC’s Promotion Plan Proves Successful as Axar Patel Scores Career-Best 66 in IPL 2024 Match Against GT

Axar Patel Shines with Career-Best IPL Score in DC’s Win Against GT

In a thrilling IPL match on April 24, Wednesday, Axar Patel showcased his batting prowess by scoring a career-best 66 runs off 43 balls for Delhi Capitals (DC) against Gujarat Titans (GT). The decision to promote Axar to the No.3 spot proved to be a masterstroke for DC, as he delivered a stellar performance with the bat.

After Jake Fraser-McGurk’s dismissal left DC in a precarious position, Axar stepped up to the challenge and played a crucial role in rebuilding the innings. He took on the GT spinners with confidence, hitting boundaries consistently and forming a formidable partnership with Rishabh Pant.

Axar’s aggressive approach paid off as he reached his fifty in just 37 balls and went on to score a quickfire 66, surpassing his previous best score of 54 in the IPL. His innings was filled with powerful shots, including two consecutive sixes off Noor Ahmed before being caught in the deep.

Speaking about his role in the team, Axar revealed that he was tasked with taking on the GT spinners and extending the partnership as deep as possible. His performance not only helped DC set a formidable total of 224 runs but also played a crucial role in their victory against GT.

With this remarkable display of batting skills, Axar has once again proven his worth as a valuable asset for DC in the IPL. Fans and cricket enthusiasts are eagerly looking forward to more stellar performances from the talented all-rounder in the upcoming matches.