The Indian cricket team is just one step away from World Cup victory. On Thursday, India defeated England by seven runs in a breathtaking thriller in the T20 World Cup semi-final. New Zealand will be the opponent in Sunday's final.

In this mega match, Sanju Samson shone with the bat, playing an innings of 89 runs. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah turned the match around with a brilliant spell. However, Axar Patel has come into the spotlight. He turned the match around with two outstanding catches, bringing back memories of Surya.

In the fifth over, captain Harry Brook attempted to play a big shot off Bumrah's delivery. The ball went high towards the cover region. Axar ran back about 24 meters from where he was fielding and took a diving catch with applause. Harry Brook returned for 7 runs.

There was still surprise left. Jacob Bethell and Will Jacks were almost snatching the match from India's grasp. India had become desperate in search of wickets. In this situation, Axar became the savior. But not with the ball.

In the 14th over, Arshdeep bowled three wides before the last ball. Jacks attempted to play a big shot on a ball outside off. Axar was at deep point. He followed that ball from quite a distance. He launched his body in the air near the boundary line.

He kept the ball inside the boundary. However, he lost his balance. So even though he went outside himself, he threw the ball into Shivam Dube's hands. This extraordinary catch broke the partnership. Will Jacks was out. Teammates came running. They embraced him. Hardik kissed Axar's cheek in joy.

This will remain one of the best catches of the current World Cup. If Axar had not taken this catch, perhaps the match would have slipped from India's hands. India returned to the match only after the Bethell-Jacks partnership was broken.

After this catch, Axar reminded everyone of Suryakumar Yadav. In 2024, in the T20 World Cup final, Suryakumar Yadav had taken such a brilliant catch near the boundary line. He had dismissed David Miller. India became World Cup champions.

So with this catch against England, Axar brought back memories of Surya. That time India won the trophy. This time they secured a place in the final. Whether the trophy comes this time too, only time will tell. However, Axar will remain in focus.