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India vs England: Star all-rounder Axar Patel is fondly called 'Bapu' in Team India, because he comes from Gujarat. Now Bapu and England have an old relationship. Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi played an important role in expelling the British from India in 1947.

Akshar Patel also leaves no stone unturned in defeating the British on the cricket field. His best performance comes against this team. On July 14 (Tuesday), India defeated England by 6 wickets and took a 1-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series. 'Bapu' i.e. Akshar Patel had the most important contribution in this spectacular victory.

In the first ODI played against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, Akshar Patel truly played the role of an all-rounder. He first played a role in restricting the English team to 257 runs by showing his talent with the ball and then when needed, he also impressed with the bat. Akshar took 4 wickets in this match and played an important inning of 57 runs.

Excellent record of 'Bapu' against the British

It is not that Axar Patel has performed brilliantly in the match against England for the first time. If we look at his career, we will know that his best games are seen against this team. Akshar Patel has done many big feats against England in his international career. Let's take a look at them.

- Took 5 wickets the maximum number of times against England.
- His best bowling performance in Test against England.
- His best bowling performance in ODI against England (came in this match).
- Won 'Player of the Match' awards in all formats against England.
- Won his only ICC 'Player of the Match' award against England.

These figures of Akshar Patel are testifying that seeing England in front boosts his morale. In his international career spanning so many years, he has performed great feats only against England. Although, he could not leave any mark with bat and ball in the T20 series, but he has started the ODI series with a bang.

India's sixth consecutive win against England

Even though England thrashed India 4-0 in the T20I series, the story of ODI is different. Team India has achieved its sixth consecutive win against the British in ODI. India also stopped England's victory chariot at Edgbaston. The England team had remained undefeated in ODIs on this ground for the last 12 years, but Shubman and Company shattered their pride too. India is leading 1-0 in the 3-match series. The second match will be played on 16 July (Thursday) at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.