Axar Patel: The ongoing Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan is taking place in Dubai, where Pakistan initially made a commendable start. A significant moment in the match has been Akshar Patel’s remarkable throw, which resulted in India’s second wicket. With an exceptional display of skill, he successfully dismissed Pakistan’s opening batsman, Imam ul Haq. Akshar Patel has proven to be an outstanding fielder for India, and his prowess was clearly evident in this match against Pakistan. His agility on the field, reminiscent of a cheetah, sets him apart from his peers.

Akshar’s throw

Once again in Dubai, he showcased this agility, executing a powerful throw that ended Imam ul Haq’s innings. The Pakistani batsman attempted to sneak a run by outsmarting Akshar but was thwarted and had to return to the pavilion due to the accuracy of Akshar’s throw. The footage of this impressive throw is rapidly gaining traction on social media, with fans continuously lauding his performance.

For context, it is noteworthy that Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first in this crucial match. Both Pakistani openers, Babar Azam and Imam ul Haq, have since been dismissed. Currently, captain Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel are at the crease, working to stabilize the innings. Nevertheless, India appears to be in a favorable position in this contest.

India’s playing XI

Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav.

Pakistan’s playing XI

Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.