"The bapu show in Barbados" - Social media reacts to Axar Patel's clutch knock in IND vs SA 2024 T20 World Cup final

Team India's Axar Patel played a clutch knock in the 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday, June 29. The all-rounder walked out to bat when the Men in Blue were in a precarious position, reeling at 34/3 in 4.3 overs.

Axar counted the South African bowlers with great aplomb, steering the ship out of choppy waters for India. Once set, the left-handed batter upped the ante. He missed out on a well-deserved half-century, getting run out on 47 off 31 balls.

The 30-year-old hit four maximums and a single four during his stay at the crease. Axar earned widespread praise on social media for delivering an impactful batting performance in a high-pressure situation.

Here are some of the top reactions:

Many Indian supporters lauded Axar for his stunning batting exploits in the 2024 T20 World Cup final.

"We all would now be extremely anxious if Axar Patel did not play that out-of-syllabus sensible inning. Baapu The Saviour." wrote a fan

"TAKE A BOW, AXAR PATEL...!!! 47 (31) in the T20 World Cup Final. Came in when India lost 3 early wickets, he built the innings with Virat. The Bapu show in Barbados, an unfortunate end to his knock." commented another

"AXAR PATEL HAS RESCUED US FROM THE DARKNESS. HE HAS PUT US HERE. HE DESERVES ALL PRAIS." chimed in yet another

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Virat Kohli and Axar Patel shone with the bat for India in 2024 T20 World Cup final

India won the toss and chose to bat first in the 2024 T20 World Cup final. However, they were off to a disappointing start, with Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav departing early.

Virat Kohli and Axar bailed India out of trouble, forming a crucial 72-run stand for the fourth wicket. While Axar was run out after scoring 47, Kohli finished with 76 runs to his name.

India ultimately registered 176/7 in 20 overs, courtesy of Kohli and Axar. Shivam Dube also chipped in with an important 27-run cameo. For South Africa, Anrich Nortje and Keshav Maharaj claimed two wickets apiece.