The fifth Test at The Oval saw India’s Akashdeep frustrate England’s Josh Tongue with a brilliant display of batting. Akashdeep, acting as the night-watchman, arrived at the crease on Day 2 and delivered a remarkable performance, accumulating 66 runs from 94 balls, including 12 boundaries. This innings proved to be a game-changer, causing significant challenges for the English bowlers. Akashdeep’s batting not only boosted India’s score but also swung the match’s dynamics in their favor. The English side underestimated Akashdeep’s ability to stay at the crease; he proved them wrong by building a substantial 107-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal. During the post-day press conference, Josh Tongue admitted the team’s frustration and their desire to dismiss Akashdeep quickly. He highlighted the team’s strategy of consistently bowling their best delivery. Akashdeep’s half-century in the Test format earned him a spot among distinguished Indian players, as he became the fourth Indian to score a Test fifty while batting at the number four position. Furthermore, he joined an exclusive list of players, becoming only the 12th to score a half-century while also taking a ten-wicket haul in a single tour of England.
Akashdeep’s Batting Masterclass Turns the Tables on England in The Oval Test
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