Axar Patel dismissed Finn Allen, ending his 45-run knock, in the 1st T20I between India and New Zealand

Axar Patel got Finn Allen out, ending Allen’s 45-run innings, as India bowled out New Zealand’s openers in the first T20I.

Why it matters

It highlights Patel’s ability to take key wickets and influence the outcome in international matches.

India removed both New Zealand openers in the 1st T20I.
Patel’s wicket ended Finn Allen’s 45-run knock and helped bring New Zealand back into the contest.

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