Akash Deep Wickets in 2nd Test: India registered a historic 336-run victory over England in the second Test at Edgbaston, and one of the biggest highlights of the match was the incredible bowling spell by young fast bowler Akash Deep, who secured his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket. This performance helped India level the five-match series 1-1.
Akash Deep Wickets in 2nd Test: Match-Turning Spell
Akash Deep, who came in as a replacement for rested pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, grabbed the opportunity with both hands. In England’s second innings, he delivered a stunning spell, finishing with 6Â wickets for 99 runs, dismantling England’s batting order on Day 5.
His second-innings wickets included:
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Ben Duckett (25 off 15)
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Joe Root (6 off 16)
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Ollie Pope (24 off 50)
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Harry Brook (23 off 31)
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Jamie Smith (88 off 99)
- B Carse (38 off 48)
B Carse was Akash’s final victim, who was caught by Shubhman Gill after hitting two sixes. The ball that dismissed him was a clever off-cutter outside off stump, sealing Deep’s maiden Test fifer.
Strong All-Round Show Across Both Innings
Akash Deep had already made a mark in the first innings by picking 4 wickets, including the important dismissal of Harry Brook, who had scored 158. His combined match figures stood at 9 wickets, making this one of the finest performances by an Indian pacer in England in recent years.
He perfectly complemented Mohammed Siraj, who took 6 wickets in the first innings, and the Indian bowling unit dominated both innings.
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Historic Victory and Series Levelled
Thanks to Gill’s double century (269) and second-innings century (161), along with the brilliant bowling from Akash Deep and others, India bowled out England for 271 in the second innings, sealing a massive win and their first-ever Test victory at Edgbaston.
The series now stands level at 1-1, and the third Test promises to be a thrilling contest.
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