• Axar Patel took a blinder to dismiss Ishan Kishan in IPL 2024 clash between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals.

  • Kishan departed for a brisk 42 off 23 balls.

IPL 2024 [WATCH]: Axar Patel takes a phenomenal return catch to dismiss Ishan Kishan during MI vs DC clash
Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan (Image Source: Twitter)

In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Axar Patel stunned spectators with a breathtaking one-handed return catch to dismiss Ishan Kishan, who seemed poised to unleash his attacking game.

Axar Patel’s spectacular catch to send Ishan Kishan packing

Kishan, having settled in, fell victim to Axar’s brilliance, departing for a brisk 42 off 23 balls. In the 11th over of Mumbai’s innings, Axar delivered a short ball just outside off stump. Kishan, anticipating the delivery, rocked back and unleashed a powerful pull shot towards the bowler’s left. However, Axar showcased remarkable reflexes as he nonchalantly extended his left hand and plucked the ball out of the air with ease. His stunning catch left him elated, while Kishan was left in utter disbelief at the turn of events.

Here’s the video:

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Rohit Sharma’s aggressive start

Earlier in the match, former MI skipper Rohit Sharma set the tone for his team with a blistering innings, scoring 49 off 27 deliveries. His aggressive approach ensured MI a strong start in the powerplay overs, with no DC bowler spared from his onslaught. Rohit’s innings was characterized by six boundaries and three maximums, as he kept the DC bowlers under constant pressure. Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma, Jhye Richardson and Lalit Yadav all felt the heat during the powerplay overs, with Rohit punishing any loose deliveries with authority.

Timely impact by Axar

Nevertheless, Axar once again proved to be the nemesis for MI, ending Rohit’s innings with figures of 2/35 in his four overs. Axar’s timely breakthroughs halted MI’s momentum, ensuring that DC maintained control over the proceedings.

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