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The second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium witnessed a spectacular moment of fielding brilliance as India’s Axar Patel produced a breathtaking catch to dismiss England batter Harry Brook. The stunning effort came early in England’s chase and immediately shifted momentum in India’s favour during the high-stakes clash.
India had earlier posted a mammoth total of 253/7 in 20 overs, thanks largely to a sensational knock from Sanju Samson, putting England under immense pressure right from the start.
Axar Patel produces a moment of magic to dismiss Harry Brook
The moment arrived on the first ball of the fifth over when India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered a cleverly disguised slower ball to England’s skipper Brook.
Brook attempted to manufacture room by backing away, looking to smash the delivery over the off-side. However, Bumrah’s change of pace deceived him completely. The England batter was through the shot too early, losing control of his bottom hand as the ball ballooned high over the cover region.
Stationed nearby, Axar immediately tracked the swirling ball. He sprinted backwards while keeping his eyes firmly locked on it before launching into a dramatic forward dive. Just as the ball appeared to be drifting away from his reach, Axar stretched out both hands and completed a stunning grab inches above the turf.
The all-rounder stayed on the ground momentarily after completing the catch, soaking in the moment as his jubilant teammates rushed toward him to celebrate the crucial breakthrough.
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Sanju Samson powers India to a gigantic total
Earlier in the evening, India’s batting unit delivered a dominant performance after being asked to bat first. Leading the charge was wicketkeeper-batter Samson, who played a blistering innings that set the tone for India’s massive total.
Samson smashed 89 runs off just 42 deliveries, combining elegance with brute power. His innings was studded with eight fours and seven towering sixes, keeping England’s bowling attack under constant pressure.
He received valuable support from middle-order hitters. Shivam Dube contributed an aggressive 43 runs, while Ishan Kishan chipped in with a quick 39-run cameo, helping India accelerate in the middle overs.
With contributions throughout the batting lineup, India finished with a formidable 253/7, one of the highest totals in the knockout stages of a T20 World Cup.
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