Sky Lights Up India vs England 4th Test: Akash Deep’s Heroics and Joe Root’s Century Steal the Show
Dominance of Akash Deep in His Debut Spell:
In the ongoing fourth Test between India and England, debutant Akash Deep, popularly known as Sky, showcased a stellar performance that put England on the back foot. In his first spell, the 27-year-old bowler bowled 7 overs, claiming 3 crucial wickets for just 24 runs. Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, and Zach Crawley were among his victims, putting India in a strong position early in the game.
Root Rescues England with Classic Century:
Despite Akash Deep’s fiery start, Joe Root, the England skipper, displayed resilience and a classic batting style, scoring a century. Root, along with Ben Fox, crafted a crucial half-century partnership for the sixth wicket, preventing further damage to England’s innings. Root’s innings featured traditional shot-making and steered England away from a precarious situation. He completed his 31st Test century and became the first batsman to achieve 10 Test centuries against India.
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Siraj Strikes Back and Breaks Partnerships:
Mohammad Siraj, joining the attack, delivered significant blows to England’s resurgence. Breaking the partnership between Root and Fox, Siraj dismissed Ben Fox for 47 runs, adding to his impact on the game. Later, he sent Tom Hartley back to the pavilion, further disrupting England’s progress. Despite England’s resistance, the bowlers, particularly Akash Deep and Siraj, helped India regain control of the match.
Records Tumble as Root Crosses 19,000 Runs:
In the course of his century, Joe Root reached a significant milestone, crossing the 19,000-run mark in international cricket. This achievement places him as the fourth-fastest batsman to reach this landmark, equalling the record set by Ricky Ponting. Root’s remarkable form and ability to adapt to Indian conditions have solidified his stature as one of the leading run-scorers in Tests.
End of the Day Drama:
As the day concluded, England finished at 302 for 7. Root remained unbeaten on 106, and Ollie Robinson contributed with an undefeated 32. Despite India’s early dominance, the day saw a spirited fightback from the England skipper and lower-order batsmen.
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