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India‘s pace attack came alive in spectacular fashion on Day 2 of the Edgbaston Test as Akash Deep delivered a stunning blow to England’s top order in just one over. The right-arm quick, playing with renewed intensity after a loose first over, produced two match-turning deliveries in the span of two balls to send both Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope packing without scoring. With swing on offer and seam movement troubling the batters, Akash’s brilliance turned the tide early in the contest.
Devastating double blow by Akash Deep as Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope depart in successive deliveries
It all began on ball 2.4 when Duckett, unsure whether to play or leave, flirted with a delivery in the channel that seamed away. The thick edge flew sharply towards the cordon, where Shubman Gill, stationed at third slip and only just back on the field, dived low to his left and clutched a stunning catch, showing incredible reflexes and calm. That was the first.
The very next ball, Akash Deep went fuller to Ollie Pope, who misjudged the line and angle completely. The delivery shaped away off the seam, kissed the outside edge, and flew to KL Rahul at second slip. While Rahul fumbled initially, the ball popped up, and he showed supreme presence of mind to grab the rebound on the second attempt. England were suddenly reeling at 13/2, and India were electric in the field. Akash Deep, in just two deliveries, flipped the mood of the Test match and stamped his authority on a surface that was offering assistance but demanded skill. His perfect use of movement, line, and patience made the double-strike a textbook example of incisive seam bowling under England skies.
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Dominant India tighten grip as England reel under scoreboard pressure on Day 2 at Edgbaston
India continued to dictate terms on Day 2 of the second Test at Edgbaston, stretching their overnight score of 310/5 to a mammoth 587 before blowing away England’s top order under the evening shadows. Gill remained the linchpin of India’s commanding innings, converting his overnight century into a breathtaking 269, showcasing sublime temperament, fluent strokeplay, and remarkable stamina across 509 minutes at the crease.
Ravindra Jadeja gave him ideal support with a composed 89, while Washington Sundar played a useful hand of 42, keeping India on the front foot. Once the visitors declared their dominance with the bat, it was time for the pace duo of Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj to rattle England. Akash Deep struck gold in one over, removing both Duckett and Pope for ducks, while Siraj followed it up by dismissing Zak Crawley with an edge to slip. England found themselves floundering at 13/3 in no time. Though Joe Root and Harry Brook tried to consolidate, the home side are currently in deep trouble at 50/3, still trailing by 537 runs.
