By Admin 
In the semi-finals of T20 World Cup 2026, Team India registered a spectacular victory in the exciting match played between India and England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Many players played important roles in this match, but all-rounder Akshar Patel emerged as the real hero. He turned the match towards India by performing brilliantly in all three departments – ball, bat and fielding.
Amazing catch of Akshar Patel and Shivam Dubey
A moment came during England’s innings which changed the direction of the entire match. England’s batsmen Will Jacques and Jacob Bethel were scoring runs rapidly and there was a fast partnership between the two. It seemed that England could make a comeback in the match.
Axar Patel! How have you done that? 😲
The catch may go down as Shivam Dube’s but Bapu’s brilliance made it all happen! 👏
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Meanwhile, on the last ball of the 14th over, bowler Arshdeep Singh bowled a low full toss, on which Will Jacques hit a strong shot. At first glance it seemed that the ball would go straight for a six, but then Akshar Patel showed great agility while running near the boundary. Akshar caught the ball, but his balance started deteriorating. In such a situation, he showed wisdom and threw the ball in the air. Shivam Dubey, who reached there at the same time, completed the catch. This excellent teamwork ended Will Jacques’ innings. Jacques was out after scoring 35 runs in 20 balls and England’s most dangerous partnership was broken.
Gambhir’s reaction went viral
The reaction of Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir after this brilliant catch was also worth seeing. Gambhir sitting in the dressing room jumped with joy and his reaction was captured on camera, which is fast going viral on social media.
Akshar Patel shines in fielding too
Akshar Patel not only took this catch, but also took two more important catches in the match. He took a brilliant catch of England captain Harry Brook and sent him to the pavilion. Apart from this, he also took an easy catch in the beginning of the match. Akshar also contributed in bowling and got an important wicket for the team by dismissing England batsman Tom Banton.
India’s thrilling victory
Ultimately India won the match by 7 runs and secured its place in the final. Akshar Patel’s all-round performance in this match proved that he is a big match player. That brilliant catch of his fielding has become the most memorable moment of this semi-final.