[WATCH] Axar Patel strikes big: Towhid Hridoy falls to his spin web in IND vs BAN Super 4 Asia Cup 2025 clash
Axar Patel tossed one up on middle and leg, tempting Towhid Hridoy into a big shot. The batter misjudged the stroke, failing to connect cleanly, and ended up mistiming it straight towards long-on for his dismissal.
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Bangladesh began their Super 4 campaign in style, pulling off an impressive win against Sri Lanka. Riding on that confidence, they locked horns with an unbeaten Indian side in their second fixture of this stage.
India, batting first, got off to a solid start during the power play. However, Bangladesh’s bowlers displayed remarkable discipline and sharp variations in the middle overs. Their efforts paid off as they slowed down the scoring rate and picked up timely breakthroughs, restricting India to a total of just 168 runs.
Chasing the target, Bangladesh suffered an early setback by losing a wicket in the initial overs. Still, their batters kept the scoreboard ticking with steady partnerships. Unfortunately, as the innings progressed, they faltered in the middle overs, losing two key wickets in quick succession. These dismissals stalled their momentum and made the chase far more challenging, putting the responsibility on the lower order to carry the fight forward.
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Axar Patel Strikes to Dismiss Towhid Hridoy:
Towhid Hridoy walked in after Bangladesh lost two quick wickets, hoping to stabilize the innings and push the score forward. However, his stay was short-lived as he failed to leave any significant mark.
In the 10th over, Axar Patel produced the breakthrough. Delivering a well-tossed-up ball on middle and leg, Axar invited the big shot. Hridoy went for it, aiming to clear long-on, but he mistimed his stroke completely. The ball ballooned high into the air, giving Abhishek Sharma ample time in the deep to complete a safe catch.
It was a poor shot selection, especially after Bangladesh had already managed a six earlier in the same over. Instead of consolidating, Hridoy’s impatience cost him dearly. With his dismissal, Bangladesh’s momentum suffered another blow, and the players headed into the drinks break under added pressure.
Towhid Hridoy’s innings ended quickly as he managed just 7 runs from 10 balls at a strike rate of 70.00. Looking to attack Axar Patel, he mistimed a lofted shot and was caught by Abhishek Sharma at long-on. His dismissal added to Bangladesh’s troubles, leaving their middle order under more pressure in the crucial chase.
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