India vs England 5th Test: India’s spin wizard Kuldeep Yadav once again proved his mettle, taking the crucial wicket of Zak Crawley in the ongoing fifth Test match against England at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.
Zak Crawley fight ends with magical delivery
Zak Crawley, who had been building a solid innings, was dismissed for 79 runs. He had already survived a dropped catch earlier in his innings, but Kuldeep Yadav magical delivery left him with no answer.
Kuldeep Yadav exploits Bat-Pad gap
The dismissal came in the 38th over, with Zak Crawley attempting a booming cover drive against a full and outside off-stump delivery.
However, his attempt lacked control, leaving a significant bat-pad gap. Kuldeep Yadav ripper took advantage of this gap, pitching and ripping through from outside off to hit Crawley’s leg stump.
Masterful Bowling on flat Pitch
This wicket was particularly impressive considering the Dharamshala pitch, which hasn’t been overly challenging for batsmen. It further underlines Kuldeep’s exceptional skills and ability to create something special even on unresponsive surfaces.
Crawley Falls Short of Century
With this dismissal, Zak Crawley falls short of his much-awaited hundred in the series. However, his knock has provided England with a much-needed platform. The responsibility now falls on captain Ben Stokes, to build a crucial partnership and help England capitalize on the start provided by Crawley.
Kuldeep Yadav magic delivery not only puts England under pressure but also serves as a reminder of his crucial role in India’s bowling attack, especially on surfaces that offer limited assistance to the spinners.
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