AUS vs IND : Mitchell Starc takes a jaw-dropping boundary catch to dismiss Axar Patel in Adelaide ODI

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In a dramatic moment during the second ODI at Adelaide, Mitchell Starc pulled off a stunning boundary catch to dismiss Axar Patel, adding another highlight to his ever-growing repertoire of fielding brilliance. Australia, chasing 265, had been making steady progress, but Starc’s intervention added a vital wicket to their tally.

Starc, positioned at long-off, showed his athleticism and awareness in a tense moment. The delivery from Adam Zampa was a full ball, and Axar, with his aggressive approach, went for the lofted off-drive. He made decent contact, but the shot sailed high towards the boundary. As the ball came down, Starc, with his chest facing left, executed a perfect shuffle and took a few controlled crab-crawls to get into position.

He launched himself in the air, with momentum carrying him slightly over the boundary ropes. In an impressive display of composure, Starc tossed the ball high, returned inside the ropes, and completed the catch. Axar’s innings, which had seen him score 44 runs from 41 balls with 5 boundaries, came to an unfortunate end, and Australia got the breakthrough they needed. The catch was not only an exceptional piece of fielding but also a crucial moment that shifted the momentum in favor of the home side.

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As the second ODI between India and Australia at Adelaide reaches its crucial middle overs, Australia is steadily progressing in its chase of 265 runs. Despite the early loss of key wickets, the hosts have managed to build partnerships and are currently at 155/4 after 32 overs, requiring 110 runs from 18 overs. The required run rate stands at 6.11 runs per over, which, while challenging, is achievable with the right approach.

Matthew Short, who is batting at 59* off 67 balls, has anchored the innings, providing the much-needed stability in the middle. He has been well-supported by Cooper Connolly, who is on 15* off 14 balls. Australia will be looking to these two to form a partnership that can take them closer to the target. However, the Indian bowlers, especially Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar and Axar, have kept the pressure on with disciplined bowling. With Starc and others still to come, the match remains in a delicate balance, and the next phase of play will be critical in determining the outcome of this encounter.

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