Akash Deep’s Magic Ball Gets Joe Root Out

Akash Deep bowled a brilliant delivery to dismiss Joe Root late on day four of the Edgbaston Test. With England facing a huge target, Akash Deep produced a perfect ball that completely surprised England’s best batter.

He went wide of the crease to change the angle, making Root think it would come in. But the ball moved away just enough after pitching. Root tried to play it but was beaten, and his off stump was knocked back. He looked shocked as the bails flew.

BALL OF THE SERIES - AKASH DEEP GETS ROOT 👑🫡 pic.twitter.com/YWpIqrAF8S

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Akash Deep didn’t celebrate wildly. He just pointed to his team badge and toward the dressing room, showing he belongs at this level. Earlier, India scored 427 runs in their second innings, setting England a massive target of 608 runs.

Shubman Gill led the way with a superb 161. This is one of the biggest targets ever set in Test cricket. For comparison, the highest successful run chase is 418 runs by West Indies in 2003. England will need something truly special to even get close.