Dale Steyn, the former fast bowler, has questioned the Indian team management's decision to send Axar Patel at the number three spot three batting slot during their chase of 214 against South Africa in the second T20I at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

Steyn's comments, made on the post-match show, highlighted the move as a "major mistake" and likened it to "throwing him to the wolves" as India suffered a crushing 51-run defeat in the second T20I in Chandigarh.

The five-match T20I series between India and South Africa now stands at 1-1.

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