End of Over 3! Axar... ... India Beat New Zealand by 96 Runs to Win T20 World Cup 2026 Final; Become First Team to Lift Trophy Three Times

Rewa Riyasat
2026-03-08 15:51:12

End of Over 3! Axar Patel’s Masterclass Slows the Chase; NZ 31/1

What a comeback from Team India! After the carnage in the second over, Axar Patel has completely shifted the momentum. Not only did he get the crucial wicket of Finn Allen, but he also kept the world-class Rachin Ravindra quiet on his very first ball. The southpaw is off the mark with a single, but the pressure is building as the required rate stays over 13 runs per over.

🇳🇿 New Zealand: 31/1 (3.0 Overs) RRR: 13.24
Tim Seifert: 21* (10b)
Rachin Ravindra: 1* (1b)

📊 Current Bowling Figures:

  • Axar Patel: 1-0-6-1
  • Hardik Pandya: 1-0-21-0
  • Arshdeep Singh: 1-0-4-0

Ravindra has been in sensational form this tournament, but facing a spin-twin like Axar or Kuldeep in these conditions is a different beast. India is back in the driver's seat.

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