Ashwin and Kuldeep Lead Indian Spin Dominance:
In a spectacular display of spin bowling, R Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav turned the tables for India in the fourth Test against England. After conceding a 46-run lead in the first innings, the duo dismantled the English batting order. Ashwin’s early blows with the new ball, dismissing Ben Duckett and Olly Pope in consecutive balls, set the tone. Kuldeep Yadav’s brilliance followed, securing a crucial four-wicket haul, including a stunning hat-trick against Zach Crowley. The spin duo’s combined efforts restricted England to a modest total of 145 in the second innings.
Key Moments in England’s Collapse:
The post-tea session witnessed pivotal moments as Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Jonny Bairstow, providing another breakthrough for India. Kuldeep Yadav’s skillful bowling resulted in Tom Hartley’s dismissal, showcasing an unexpected catch by Sarfraz Khan. The wily spinner continued to torment England, claiming the wicket of Olly Robinson in the same over. With Ben Foakes as the last hope, Ashwin dismissed him for 17 runs, concluding England’s second innings at 145. Ashwin also took the final wicket of Anderson, leaving India with a target of 191 runs for victory.
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India’s Resilience and Batting Display:
Earlier in the match, India responded strongly to England’s first innings total of 353, posting 307 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel played crucial roles, scoring 73 and 90 respectively. Their partnership of 76 runs, along with contributions from Kuldeep Yadav (28), helped India narrow the deficit to just 46 runs. Shoaib Bashir’s five-wicket haul for England was notable, but India showcased resilience and determination in their batting performance. With a target of 191 runs in hand, India now looks poised for a potential victory in the fourth Test.
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