'Akash se Akash tak' - Fans react as Akash Deep registers his maiden five wicket haul in ENG vs IND 2nd Test

Akash Deep’s selection ahead of Arshdeep Singh for the second Test at Edgbaston had drawn raised eyebrows, but by the end of Day 5, the 28-year-old pacer from Bengal had turned every doubt into applause. With relentless control and a fiery spell on the final morning, Akash Deep claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket his 9-wicket match haul putting India on the verge of a famous overseas win.

Having already picked up 4 wickets in the first innings, Akash continued his form with another impactful spell in England’s second innings. On the final morning, he made early inroads by dismissing Ollie Pope with a delivery that reared awkwardly and clattered onto the stumps, followed by a sharp in-seamer that trapped Harry Brook plumb in front. His final scalp came when Jamie Smith, who had previously dispatched him for a six, tried to repeat the shot but only found the hands of Washington Sundar at deep square leg.

Bengal pacer joins elite company with maiden five-wicket haul as India tightens grip on Edgbaston Test

With figures of 5/58 in the second innings, Akash Deep became just the fifth Indian to take a Test five-for at Edgbaston, joining the likes of Kapil Dev, Ishant Sharma, and Mohammed Siraj. The wickets weren’t just about numbers; they came at crucial phases and exposed England’s fragility against disciplined fast bowling. Former England captain Nasser Hussain praised both Akash’s skill and Shubman Gill’s captaincy, particularly highlighting the young skipper’s use of Washington Sundar to break the Stokes-Smith partnership. But it was Akash who set the tone, bowling a six-over spell filled with pace, bounce, and intent.

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This performance is the culmination of years of toil in domestic cricket for Akash Deep, who came through the ranks with Bengal after starting in tennis-ball cricket. For a player who’s often flown under the radar, this was a performance that firmly put him on the map. India may yet need a few more wickets to wrap up the Test, but for Akash Deep, this match has already marked a career-defining breakthrough. From unknown to unmissable Akash has truly arrived.

Twitter reactions for Akash Deep register his maiden five-wicket haul in ENG vs IND 2nd Test

Akash Deep raises the match ball after picking his maiden 5 wicket haul !! 👏👏#INDvENG #INDvsENG #ENGvIND #ENGvsIND pic.twitter.com/YdqzbfOVnA

— Cricketism (@MidnightMusinng) July 6, 2025

Maiden Test 5⃣-wicket-haul for Akash Deep! What an inclusion he turned out to be for #TeamIndia in Jasprit Bumrah's absence

He achieves the milestone by denying Jamie Smith a second consecutive 💯

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 226/8; 🎯: 608#ENGvIND 2nd Test Day 5 LIVE: https://t.co/Q312I4hn0v pic.twitter.com/aULdTOXQYn

— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) July 6, 2025

- Ben Duckett.
- Ollie Pope.
- Joe Root.
- Harry Brook.
- Jamie Smith.

A five wickets haul by Akash Deep which will be remembered for long, classical bowling display on such a flat pitch of Edgbaston.#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/cZFSRLLX0c

— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) July 6, 2025

Short Ball 6️⃣
Short Ball 6️⃣
Short Ball OUT

AKASH DEEP has his first 5 WICKETS in Tests#ENGvIND #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/xiUTVJkfdT

— Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall) July 6, 2025

My man of the match.

4 wickets in 1st innings and 5 so far in 2nd. Although Gill and Jamie Smith batted exceptionally well, considering it was such a flat wicket, Akash Deep made the difference bowling in unhelpful conditions.#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/HTRlWuZFgC

— Cricketologist (@AMP86793444) July 6, 2025

- 4 Wicket haul in 1st innings.
- Now 5 Wicket in 2nd innings.

AKASH DEEP IS JUST EXCELLENT IN THIS TEST VS ENGLAND AT EDGBASTON. pic.twitter.com/oK1MlY09gN

— Subs (@CricCrazySubs) July 6, 2025

akash deep 5 wickets in 2nd innings,4 wickets in 1st innings...congrats #INDvsENG #INDvsENGTestpic.twitter.com/O5cZLUXh6q

— GodUsopp (@psm246012) July 6, 2025

Akash Deep picked his 1st Five Wickets Haul in Test Cricket 🔥#AkashDeep #ENGvsIND pic.twitter.com/pdPY74hTRM

— Cricket Capital (@CricketCapital7) July 6, 2025