After four successful Test matches, India and England faced each other to lock horns in the fifth Test match in Dharamsala. The Scenic beauty of Dharamsala adds an extra beauty to the tournament. In the beginning, Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Ben Duckett. Shubman Gill’s catch while dismissing Duckett caught the limelight.
Shubman’s Amazing Catch:
The India vs England Test series was the highly anticipated series. Despite missing out on some big names in the squad, Team India performed exceptionally well. They won the series after winning three consecutive matches. On the first day of the fifth Test match in Dharamsala, India was searching for the first wicket while bowling first. Kuldeep Yadav got the first hunt for the team.
Kuldeep Yadav claimed Duckett’s wicket with a googly. Frustrated by a series of dot balls, Duckett attempted a powerful leg-side shot, resulting in a thick top edge. Shubman Gill, positioned at cover, showcased skill and precision with an outstanding catch, marking a crucial breakthrough for the Indian team.
Sending the ball low, Duckett produced a thick top edge that soared towards the off-side. Gill, stationed at cover, sprinted sideways to his right, executing a well-timed dive. With precision and agility, he seized the opportunity, showcasing exceptional fielding skills and securing a crucial catch for the Indian team.
India vs England Fifth Test:
Through this Test match, the five-match Test series between India and England will be ended. The series witnessed so many things including some exciting knocks, tough competitions, and debuts. The last match also became special. This match is the 100th Test match for India’s legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and England’s brilliant batter Jonny Bairstow’s 100th Test match of his career. In the fifth Test match, Devdutt Padikkal made his Test debut.
After winning the toss, England opted to bat first. While batting they gave a decent start. Ben Duckett walked away after scoring 27 runs in 58 balls. Kuldeep Yadav again dismissed Ollie Pope in 11 runs. In the 29th over, Zak Crawley is batting on 63 runs in 80 balls. On the other hand, Joe Root is batting on 11 runs. England is standing on 113-2.
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