IND vs ENG, 5th Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Akash Deep’s Fiery Spell Ends Ben Duckett’s Blazing Knock

The young Indian pacer provided a crucial breakthrough with a sharp delivery, ending Duckett’s quick-fire innings of 43 off 38 balls. A fiery celebration followed the dismissal, providing a much-needed moment of aggression for India after a flurry of boundaries from the English openers.

August 1, 2025: After a strong start from the English hitters, Indian pacer Akash Deep gave his team a much-needed reprieve by getting rid of England opener Ben Duckett with a clean ball. Duckett, who had been scoring easily, left after a quick 43 runs off of 38 balls, which included five fours and two sixes.

After getting the wicket, the young Indian bowler celebrated with a mix of anger and emotion. He pumped his fist and then put his arm around Duckett’s shoulder, which was a moment of psychological warfare that added to the on-field drama. The dismissal came at a bad time for India, which was under a lot of pressure from the England openers’ quick runs.

Ollie Pope has come to the crease now that Duckett has left. The batter has a great first-class record at The Oval, with an average of 74.60 and 12 hundreds. This sets the stage for another intriguing clash.