In the fifth and final Test match between India and England at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, Kuldeep Yadav starred with a magnificent five-wicket haul, leaving England reeling in the second session of the day.
Winning the toss, England elected to bat first. However, their decision quickly backfired as Kuldeep Yadav wreaked havoc on the English batting lineup. The left-arm spinner picked up five crucial wickets, removing Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Zak Crawley, Jonny Bairstow, and Ben Stokes to complete his five-for.
Kuldeep Yadav sets record
Kuldeep Yadav has become the fastest Indian to reach 50 Test wickets by balls, achieving the milestone in just 1871 deliveries. He surpassed the previous record held by Axar Patel, who took 2205 balls, and Jasprit Bumrah, who achieved the feat in 2465 balls. Yadav’s achievement highlights his bowling prowess and impact in Test cricket.
Kuldeep Yadav’s exceptional bowling performance has put England on the back foot early in the match. With the series poised at 3-1 in favor of India, England will be hoping for a strong comeback in the remaining days of the Test to level the series.
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