Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif simply couldn't hide his excitement after watching Axar Patel put on a spectacular all-round show in the 4th T20I against Australia. The performance didn't just help India win the match but also helped them clinch a series lead heading into the last T20I match.

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Axar's brilliant display at Carrara Oval rightly earned him the Player of the Match award, and honestly, he looked like a man in total control. Coming in when the team needed a late flourish, he smashed a crucial and match-defining cameo of 21 runs off just 11 balls. This quick-fire knock, including a six and two fours, gave India the vital push to reach a competitive total of 167/8 on what was proving to be a tough pitch. That’s the sign of a serious finisher!

But Axar’s job was only half done. With the ball, the slow left-arm spinner was absolutely brilliant and, crucially, the most economical bowler for India. He delivered an impressive spell of 2 wickets for just 20 runs in his four overs. Axar Patel provided the initial, much-needed breakthrough by trapping opener Matthew Short leg-before, which was the key moment that opened the floodgates and kickstarted the Australian collapse.

Kaif’s tweet perfectly summed up the feeling of every Indian fan. He went straight to X and tweeted, "Axar Patel keeps improving all the time. he can bowl with the new ball, gets top-order batters out, plays match-winning cameos, and comes across as a sharp and smart fighter. All-rounder ho toh bapu jaisa. @akshar2026."

This consistent, high-impact performance proves that Axar is far more than just a regular player; he is a crucial three-dimensional pillar for the Indian T20 side. His ability to deliver tight, economical spells, often in the challenging powerplay overs, coupled with his dangerous, lower-order hitting, provides the perfect balance and much-needed depth. As India focuses on future major tournaments, Axar Patel’s emergence as such a reliable utility player is a massive asset, cementing his place as a genuine match-winner.