WATCH: Axar Patel's hilarious challenge to Ruturaj Gaikwad leaves fans in split on social media

In the ongoing five-match T20I series against Australia, the Indian team is looking for a comfortable position. After winning two back-to-back games, Team India is looking to seal the series in the third game on Tuesday. However, ahead of the game, a hilarious challenge between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Axar Patel went viral on social media.

After thrashing Australia by 44 runs in the second game, India opener Ruturaj Gaikwad was tasked with giving a match report. Meanwhile, all-rounder Axar Patel interrupted him and asked him to finish it in 60 seconds while he distracted him. Their amazing bond and Axar's hilarious challenge went viral on social media, as fans were delighted to see their bromance.

Here is the video:

A fun 60 second challenge between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Axar Patel.

- A beautiful video! pic.twitter.com/5J2P14IQ5b

— Cricfobia (@Cricfobia22) November 27, 2023

In the game, Ruturaj Gaikwad played a magnificent innings as he scored 58 runs off 43 balls. Meanwhile, Axar Patel took a prized wicket from Aussie allrounder Glenn Maxwell and changed the momentum of the game in favour of the hosts. India restricted Australia to 191/9 in the 236-run chase. This team registered a 2-0 lead in the ongoing series.

Can India seal the series in Guwahati tonight?

Later, on Tuesday, India will face Matthew Wade-led Australia at Baraspara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati for the third game of the series. Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue will be keen to keep their winning run and seal the five-match series with their third win in a row. However, they need to quickly fix their bowling department, which has failed to lower the run rate.

On the other hand, after losing two back-to-back games, the Australian team went for an overhaul. They have made as many as six changes in the squad for the last three games as they have called back Steve Smith, Adam Zampa, and Glenn Maxwell. Apart from them, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, and Marcus Stoinis will also fly back home after today's game. The team will just look to wrap up the low-profile tournament on a high note.