Kuldeep- Ashwin leads England Collapse, IND vs ENG 5th Test.
India Vs England 5th Test 1st Innings Highlights:Kuldeep Yadav joined an exclusive club, becoming just the third left-arm wrist spinner to reach the milestone of 50 Test wickets. His impressive performance included claiming his fourth five-wicket haul in red-ball cricket during the fifth Test against England in Dharamsala. After lunch, Yadav showcased his spin bowling prowess, orchestrating a masterclass that saw England’s batting lineup crumble from 175/3 to 183/8 in just 37 deliveries.
Zak Crawley, who appeared poised for a century, fell victim to Yadav’s strategic setup, succumbing to a deceptive leg break that eluded his bat and crashed into the stumps. Despite surviving a close call with a potential catch, England’s opener ultimately fell prey to Yadav’s guile. The shift in the pitch’s behavior post-lunch favored spinners like Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, who capitalized on the conditions to trouble the English batters.
Ravindra Jadeja contributed to England’s woes by dismissing Joe Root with a well-executed slider, further tilting the momentum in India’s favor. Jonny Bairstow attempted to counterattack but fell victim to Yadav’s crafty bowling, while Ben Stokes struggled to decode the spin variations, leading to his dismissal. Ravichandran Ashwin, in his 100th Test appearance, made a significant impact by claiming two quick wickets in an over, exacerbating England’s collapse.
Here is the moment when Kuldeep Yadav got his 5 wicket haul
Despite Ben Foakes’ resilient efforts, England found themselves in dire straits with only their lower-order batsmen remaining. The familiar tale of England’s batting collapse unfolded once again, highlighting their vulnerability against quality spin bowling on subcontinental pitches.
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