5 reasons why Axar Patel should always be played ahead of Ravindra Jadeja in ODIs

#3 Ability to check the run flow by tying batsmen down

Axar Patel also has a much better ability to control the run-flow than that of Jadeja. He can dry up the runs in the middle overs and can exert a lot of pressure on the batsmen. His constant change of length and pace keeps the batsmen guessing.

In 33 ODIs Axar’s economy rate stands at 4.26 as compared to Jadeja’s 4.9 in 136 ODI games. Things are pretty similar when List A record is also considered. In List A cricket, Axar has an economy rate of 4.27 as compared to Jadeja’s 4.72.

Moreover, Axar uses the crease to good effect to create an awkward inward angle in his bowling. That allows no room whatsoever to the batsmen to free their arms. And that is how Axar breaches the defence of the batsmen and traps them lbw most of the times.