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Nagpur Test: Struggles as bowler, Akshar shines as batter

Nagpur Test : In the first Test, Team India’s all-rounder Akshar Patel failed as a bowler but rocked as a batter, along with the star performer of the match Ravindra Jadeja, he completed his half-century brilliantly. This is his second 50s in Test matches. Akshar strikes with bat This is the 2nd half century for […]

Akshar Patel half century vs Australia
Akshar patel half century in Nagpur test

Nagpur Test : In the first Test, Team India’s all-rounder Akshar Patel failed as a bowler but rocked as a batter, along with the star performer of the match Ravindra Jadeja, he completed his half-century brilliantly. This is his second 50s in Test matches.

Akshar strikes with bat

This is the 2nd half century for Akshar Patel in 9 Test matches. It is his first half-century against Australia. He has hit 8 boundaries while batting seamlessly. Akshar and Jadeja partnership gives strong hold over the first here in Nagpur. 

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Scores a half century at number 9

As soon as Akshar Patel completed his half century, he created a record. He came to bat at number 9 and scored a tremendous half century. 

Akshar did not take any wicket as a bowler but he delivered tight spells.  Akshar spent only 28 runs in 10 overs. The Spin trio Akshar, Ashwin and Jadeja bowled brilliantly. 

Team India’s playing 11

Rohit Sharma (captain), KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Srikar Bharat (wicketkeeper), Akshar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj

Australia’s playing 11

David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Matt Renshaw, Peter Handscomb, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy

Also Read : IND vs AUS: Ravindra Jadeja swings the sword as soon as he completes 50, watch video

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