Tactical Decision Keeps Axar Patel Out Of India’s Super Eights Clash

India’s vice-captain Axar Patel was left out of the Super Eights clash against South Africa at Narendra Modi Stadium. Captain Suryakumar Yadav cited tactical reasons, backing the unchanged playing XI. South Africa opted to bat first on a dry pitch, while India is content to bowl initially, despite earlier plans to open with the bat.