India wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel pulled off a sensational catch to dismiss England’s batting mainstay Joe Root on Day 4 (Sunday, August 3) of the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval in London. The crucial breakthrough came on the last ball of the 73rd over in England’s second innings, dealing a major blow to the hosts' chances.

Root was lured into a loose shot outside off stump to a short-of-a-length delivery from Prasidh Krishna, which moved slightly away after pitching. The ball took the edge and flew sharply to Jurel’s right. Showing great reflexes and agility, the young wicketkeeper dove full stretch and completed a superb catch. Root, who had anchored England’s chase with a composed 105 off 152 balls (12 fours), walked back to a warm reception as England stood at 337/6 chasing 374.

Earlier, England had ended Day 3 at 50/1 after 13.5 overs, with Ben Duckett looking solid on 34. Zak Crawley was dismissed by Mohammed Siraj late in the day. On the fourth morning, Duckett went on to complete a fifty before falling to Krishna for 54. Captain Ollie Pope failed to capitalize, departing for 27 off Siraj’s bowling. Joe Root then stitched a vital stand with Harry Brook, who made the most of a lucky escape.

Root-Brook stand revives England before India strike back

Harry Brook and Joe Root added a terrific 195 runs off 211 deliveries for the fourth wicket. Brook, who was caught by Siraj at long leg but saved by a boundary rope contact, made India pay with a blistering 111 off 98 balls. After Brook's dismissal, Jacob Bethell managed only 5 runs before falling, putting the onus back on Root.

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Root brought up his 39th Test century and continued to fight until Jurel’s brilliance ended his stay. At the time of writing, England was 339/6 after 76 overs, needing 35 runs to win. Jamie Smith (2*) and Jamie Overton (0*) were at the crease, and with the scores so close, the match was set for a thrilling climax.

Mohammed Siraj had a moment to forget on Day 4 of the ongoing fifth and final Test between India and England at the Oval. In the 35th over of England’s chase, Prasidh Krishna bowled a short delivery to Harry Brook, who attempted a pull shot but top-edged it high into the air. As the ball was falling slowly, Prasidh was already halfway through his celebration dance; he was sure that it would be a simple wicket.

Siraj, who was at long leg, read the ball well and took the catch without any trouble. But, just after taking the ball, he took a step back and accidentally touched the boundary cushion with his foot. The joy quickly turned into disbelief in the Indian camp as the on-field umpire signaled six instead of a wicket. Siraj immediately covered his face in frustration, realizing that he had given Brook a crucial lifeline in a high-pressure situation.

The error stunned Prasidh Krishna and his teammates, who were looking for a breakthrough to derail England’s chase. At the time of writing, England was 164/3 in 38 overs at Lunch on Day 4, with Harry Brook unbeaten on 38 off 30 balls and Joe Root steady on 23 off 46 deliveries. Akash Deep had bowled 13 overs without a wicket, conceding 44 runs.

England Build Steadily After Siraj's Missed Opportunity

The momentum shifted slightly in England's favor after the six, as Brook and Root began to stitch together a crucial partnership. With a target in sight and wickets in hand, India will need to strike back quickly in the second session.

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Out? Six!?

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On Day 1 of the fifth and final Test at The Oval, India experienced a major defeat when Ravindra Jadeja got out for only 9 runs. This sent the visitors into a difficult situation. England, having won the toss and decided to bowl in overcast conditions, made the most of the receptive wicket. The Indian top order found it difficult to play against the swinging ball, and Jadeja’s loss at the early stage dented their hopes of a solid first-innings total.

The day began with rain delays, and only six overs could be bowled in the afternoon session before tea was taken early. In that short period, India lost their skipper, Shubman Gill, who was dismissed for 21 after a run-out following a single that was misjudged. Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair tried to rebuild a partnership with a gritty stand after tea, but Josh Tongue ended the stand with a brilliant ball that got Sudharsan out for 38. Soon after, he delivered another gem to get rid of Jadeja.

Jadeja walked in at number six, aiming to stabilize the innings. Tongue angled a delivery in from around the wicket. The ball straightened after pitching, took Jadeja’s outside edge, and was safely pouched by wicketkeeper Jamie Smith. The all-rounder’s dismissal left India reeling at 123/5, with England firmly in control.

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Josh Tongue - the first time was so nice, he had to do it twice ✌️

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Tongue’s Brilliant Spell Puts India on the Back Foot

Josh Tongue has been the standout bowler in the match, grabbing 2/32 and constantly troubling batters with his bounce and movement. His removal of Jadeja marked as turning point of the session. At the time of writing, India is 137/5 in 46 overs—Karun Nair 18*, Dhruv Jurel 7*.

India's leggie, Yuzvendra Chahal, first got an opportunity to shine for India in the tour to Zimbabwe in 2016. He took that chance with both hands, and impressed in the T20I and ODI forms of the game. The bowler who turns 35 years old on 23rd July 2025 is considered as a skiddy cricketer with the ball. Although he doesn't possess a googly as a variation, his deception in the air has proven to suffice against the opposition batters in all conditions. If a batter fails to read the delivery off his wrist, then he is an extremely tough customer to negotiate with. In that scenario, he can very easily get under the skin and cause havoc. In his full rhythm, facing Chahal is equivalent to mayhem for any batter. In a career that has spanned seven years (2016-23) so far, Yuzi has stacked up great numbers. Performing well in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and domestically for Haryana are his only gateways for a return into the Indian white ball circuit. 

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Yuzvendra Chahal's ODI Career Bowling Numbers

Chahal's Top 3 bowling performances in ODIs

1. 6/42 vs Australia, 2019

In the third and deciding ODI match of a series between Australia and India at the MCG in Melbourne, Chahal staged a memorable bowling display by recording his best figures in the 50-over format of the game. He spun a vicious web around the Aussie batters and scalped six of them to restrict their depleted team to a modest total which was eventually chased down by India. His returns also marked the joint best figures for an Indian bowler in an ODI Down-Under. 

2. 5/22 vs South Africa, 2018

In the second ODI of the series at Centurion, Yuzi's bowling masterclass outperformed the Proteas batters. He claimed his first five-wicket haul and dismantled the South African batting line-up. His exploits restricted them to just 118, which was chased down by India in a dominant fashion. 

3. 4/17 vs West Indies, 2017

In a low-scoring encounter at the North Sound, Antigua, Chahal's spell of 4/17 was crucial in restricting the West Indies and setting up a comfortable win for India. He consistently troubled the batsmen with his variations and flight.

Yuzvendra Chahal, often nicknamed as India's spin wizard while he was playing regularly for the national side, turns a year older on 23rd July 2025. At 35, the leg-spinner from Haryana has seen several highs in his career, so far. A person who was once associated with chess and has won the under-12 championship of the game is known for his immaculate bowling skills. His cleverness and guile have often disguised and foxed the batters on several occasions, leading to their demise. In T20 internationals, he was a dream bowler for every captain but a nightmare for the majority of the batters, for a long period. His ability to bowl in any phase of a twenty-over fixture, be it the powerplay, middle, or death overs, earned him the tag of a 'Specialist' in the shortest format of the game. Chahal's highest International Cricket Council (ICC) T20I ranking is 2nd, which he had achieved in 2018. His bowling statistics in this form of cricket are impeccable. 

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Yuzvendra Chahal's T20 International Bowling Numbers

A look at Chahal's top 3 T20I bowling performances

1. 6/25 vs England, 2017 

In Bengaluru, Chahal produced his best T20I figures, which are also the best by an Indian in the format. He entirely bamboozled the English batters and took crucial wickets, including those of the opposition skipper, Eoin Morgan, and batters like Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Moeen Ali. His magnificent display sealed the series for India and won him the man of the match and series award. 

2. 4/23 vs Sri Lanka, 2017

In the first match of the series between India and Sri Lanka at Cuttack, Chahal bagged important wickets of Tharanga, Mathews, and Thisara Perera, to help India record a comfortable victory. 

3. 3/20 vs South Africa, 2022

Chahal generated scintillating figures in a T20 match against the Proteas in Vizag by dismissing top batters like Rassie Van der Dussen to record his third-best figures in the format. 

Indian Cricket's batting maestro, often termed the 'Run-Machine' across formats, Virat Kohli is synonymous with greatness. His records speak for themselves and need no justification. Having been a stalwart for India for over a decade and a half, the veteran batter from Delhi smashed several records and etched himself for eternity in the cricketing folklore. His game prowess fetched him immense success on and off the field, and courtesy of that, he became a household name and an inspiration for millions of fans across the globe. Recently retired from the T20 and Test formats, the legendary batter has accumulated 82 international centuries so far. This includes the record for hitting the most number of tons (51) in One Day Cricket (ODI), the format for which he will only step on the field until complete international retirement. 

Kohli's decorated career has not just been limited to elegant and flawless batting masterclasses. He has had his tryst with the cricket ball as well. A part-time, right-arm medium pacer, he has been employed to bowl on certain occasions and hasn't disappointed. His bowling has allowed the main bowlers to take some rest and load up for a while. His immaculate line and lengths have not allowed the opposition batters, looking to upscale the scoring rates, to break free. Their attacking instincts against, apparently, a 'bits and pieces' bowler like Virat come with definite risks and have helped him strike the woodwork, on course towards amassing nine international wickets, hitherto, in his career. Some essential breakthroughs have boosted the bowling unit, as Kohli's victims have been potent batters of the opposition line-ups.

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Virat Kohli's International Bowling Statistics:

A look at the batting spearhead's all of the international wickets, a set of nine occasions, yet, in his career, when he has brought his all-rounder skills to the fore. He let the ball talk then, incisively, off his hands and made it a supplementary weapon as well, along with that bat between his gloves, perennially. 

Kevin Pieterson

Virat Kohli's first-ever international wicket was that of the English all-rounder Kevin Pietersen. He got him out stumped in a T20I match between England and India in 2011. Kohli, bowling for the first time at the highest level of the game, sent down an inswinger which the Indian wicket-keeper captain MS Dhoni easily collected, stumping the batter out off his leg side. 

1- Kevin Pieterson

The first bowl he bowled in international cricket was a wide bowl and he got Kevin Pieterson on that bowl. pic.twitter.com/uN9PPdHH1N

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Alastair Cook

Kohli's second international victim was the English opening batter and Legend Alastair Cook, whom he scalped in an ODI match between the two teams in 2011. Bowling a leg-cutter of a delivery, the former foxed the latter to castle his stumps, in a dismissal that every bowler would have felt proud of. 

2- Alastair Cook pic.twitter.com/ZVETJZwDqn

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Craig Kieswetter

Virat's third instance of striking with the ball came in an ODI match between India and England at Mohali, Punjab in 2011. Protecting the off-side by bringing the fielder finer and up, Kohli bowled a ball at an angle and quite wide of the batter's off stump. In an attempt to reach the ball, the then young English batter Craig Kieswetter inside edged, and the ball dragged on behind to chop his stumps off.  

3 - Craig kieswetter

Bowled a beautiful Yorker to kieswetter on first bowl of his over and got him out pic.twitter.com/RG4Jtw97cx

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Brendon McCullum

In an ODI match against the Kiwis at the Sky Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, in 2014, Virat not only got an opportunity to bowl but also picked up the prized wicket of Brendon McCullum, the explosive batter. The latter danced down the pitch to slog the former over covers, but didn't get enough elevation in his shot and got caught by Rohit Sharma.  

4- Brendon McCullum

virat kohli came and got McCullum out on 5th Bowl of his over after getting hit for six on the first bowl. pic.twitter.com/9JazsgAZWN

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Quinton De Kock

Playing against South Africa in a pink ODI match at The Wanderers, Johannesburg in 2013, Virat bagged his fifth international wicket. He bowled and caught the well-set Quinton De Kock on 135 runs, ending his long and impactful stay at the crease. 

5 - Quinton De Kock pic.twitter.com/v56iyM9cmt

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Samit Patel

In a 2011 T20I match against England at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Kohli struck with the ball. He contributed to the wicket of Samit Patel, who holed one up in the air off his bowling, eventually getting caught by Manoj Tiwary at the short covers position. 

6- Samit Patel pic.twitter.com/IeeKd0D75e

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Mohammad Hafeez

In the big-ticket and high-stakes encounter between India and Pakistan at the 2012 T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, Kohli bowled Hafeez. On a length delivery angling at the middle and leg stump, the Pakistan batter attempted to play it late, only to misjudge the speed of the ball and see his stumps get dismantled. 

7- Md Hafeez pic.twitter.com/8wtRpnh90q

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Johnson Charles

In the semi-final of the 2016 T20 World Cup, against the big-hitting West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India were staring at defeat and an eventual exit from the tournament. Kohli was trusted to bowl and got the wicket of the half-centurion, Johnson Charles. On a short pitch of a delivery, the batter went aerial and was caught at long-off by Rohit Sharma. It broke their partnership; however, things didn't improve much as the home side went crashing out at that stage. 

8- Johnson Charles

Virat kohli came with his magic and got Charles on the first bowl of his over. pic.twitter.com/yytL4xH9YF

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Scott Edwards

Virat Kohli's most recent and latest international wicket came at the 2023 ODI World Cup against the Netherlands in Bengaluru. In a ball-strangling down the leg side, the batter and Dutch skipper, Scott Edwards, feathered it off guard and got caught by the wicket-keeper, KL Rahul. The dismissal was a Diwali surprise for the fans, and Virat was equally surprised, yet elated, to witness his ninth international wicket of his glorious career, so far. 

9- Scott Edwards

Even he couldn't believe that, He got Edwards out in his second over! pic.twitter.com/ngcF1PLfX7

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India’s off-spinning all-rounder Washington Sundar delivered a game-changing moment on Day 4 of the third Test at Lord’s by dismissing England captain Ben Stokes for 33. The key breakthrough came in the 55th over of England’s second innings, as Sundar bowled a length delivery that skidded off the surface. Stokes tried a slog sweep but missed it completely, as the ball slipped under his bat and crashed into the middle stump. With his wicket, England lost their last recognized batter and were left reeling.

This wicket was Sundar's third big breakthrough of the innings. He had previously dismissed Joe Root for 40 and Jamie Smith for 8, displaying great control and guile throughout his spell. Sundar also contributed nicely with the bat, scoring 23 runs in India's first innings to allow his team to equal England's total of 387. His all-around performance has been instrumental in getting India in a strong position in the match.

India's bowlers carried on their disciplined show on Day 4. Mohammed Siraj got early breakthroughs by sending both openers—Ben Duckett (12) and Ollie Pope (4)—back to the pavilion, while Jasprit Bumrah mopped up the tail with the wickets of Brydon Carse and Chris Woakes. At the time of writing, England were allout at 192/10. now india innings have started, with jaiswal and KL Rahul at the crease, and India is looking well poised for victory.

India tightens grip as series hangs in balance.

The third Test at Lord’s has been intense, with both teams posting identical scores of 387 in their first innings. KL Rahul scored a magnificent 100 for India, while Joe Root made 104 for England. Jasprit Bumrah again set the example early on with a five-wicket haul, furthering his great form in the series.

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Washington Sundar goes straight through Ben Stokes with a beauty!

The England skipper had no answer, Sundar gets the big reward.#ENGvIND 👉 3rd TEST, DAY 4 | LIVE NOW on JioHotstar 👉 https://t.co/vo6bbH9n2o pic.twitter.com/ZAU3VKgTLK

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With the five-match series standing at 1-1 currently, India is looking for successive victories at Lord's after their historic 151-run win in 2021. England had won the first match at Headingley by five wickets, but India struck back hard with a 336-run triumph at Edgbaston. A victory at Lord's would give Shubman Gill's team a crucial 2-1 edge.

On Day 4 of the third Test between India and England at Lord's, on Sunday, July 13, Akash Deep delivered a stunning moment of redemption. The Indian speedster had gone for three consecutive boundaries in his previous deliveries to Harry Brook when he came in to bowl in the 22nd over. The full, attacking delivery had Brook, who was looking to get aggressive again, being away and playing a rash sweep shot, as he completely missed the ball. The ball crashed into stumps behind his legs, dismissing him for 23 runs off 19 balls, leaving England 87/4.

This was an important wicket for India since Brook had looked very aggressive, playing some shots at Akash Deep. He just took 4, 4, and 6 in the previous three deliveries of his last over. Brook's eagerness to get after the bowling got himself out. Akash, who was India's standout performer in the second Test with a 10-wicket match haul, roared back with a crucial wicket to shift the momentum firmly in India’s favor.

India’s bowling attack dominated the morning session. Mohammed Siraj provided early breakthroughs by removing openers Ben Duckett (12) and Ollie Pope (4), while Nitish Kumar Reddy struck to dismiss Zak Crawley (22). With Brook's wicket falling soon after, England were under pressure at 98/4 at Lunch on Day 4, with experienced campaigners Joe Root and Ben Stokes at the crease, trying to rebuild.

First-innings parity sets up tense final days

Earlier in the match, both teams ended with identical scores of 387 in their first innings. Joe Root anchored England’s innings with a composed century (104 off 199), while KL Rahul responded with an equally impressive 100 off 177 for India. The bowlers also played key roles—Jasprit Bumrah bagged his 13th overseas five-wicket haul, and Chris Woakes picked up three wickets for the hosts.

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Relentless and rewarded! 🙌🏻👏🏻#AkashDeep’s disciplined length proves too good for #HarryBrook, as a costly shot sends his middle-stump flying! 🔥#ENGvIND 👉 3rd TEST, DAY 4 | LIVE NOW on JioHotstar 👉 https://t.co/vo6bbH9n2o pic.twitter.com/xIL09UHRtR

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India entered the third Test high on confidence after crushing England by 336 runs in the second Test, their biggest overseas win by runs. Akash Deep was instrumental in that win, claiming six wickets in one inning. With the third Test evenly poised at Lunch on Day 4, India’s bowlers once again took center stage as they sought to push for a series lead.

Mohammed Siraj took a crucial wicket for India on Day 3 of the 1st Test at Headingley, dismissing England captain Ben Stokes with a classic outswinger. With England positioned at 276/4—still trailing India’s massive first-innings total of 471—Siraj delivered a good length ball just outside the off stump. The ball pitched and moved away, and Stokes, tempted into a loose poke away from his body, edged it behind. Rishabh Pant did the rest with a clean catch. Stokes, who made 20 off 52 balls, looked dejected, hanging his head and walking off slowly, aware that he had played a poor shot to a good ball.

India had seized early control of the Test by piling on 471, led by brilliant centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal (101), Shubman Gill (147), and Rishabh Pant (134). England started Day 3 at 225/3 with Ollie Pope on 106, but India struck early through Prasidh Krishna, who removed Pope in the morning session. Siraj’s wicket of Stokes further disrupted England’s recovery and handed India a much-needed breakthrough.

The Headingley pitch, bathed in constant cloud cover, provided plenty of movement, and India's fast bowlers fully capitalized on the conditions. Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah had laid the foundations on Day 2 by sending Crawley, Duckett, and Root back. Siraj, with rhythm and purpose, bowling, and Krishna complementing from the other side with neat lines, has put England's middle order under strain.

Momentum Shift: Siraj’s Outswinger Rocks England

With cloud cover thickening and showers forecast later in the day, India will look to capitalize. At stumps in the second session, England are 293/5 in 69 overs, still trailing by 178 runs. Harry Brook remains unbeaten on 46 off 59 balls, while Jamie Smith is on 0* off 15 balls.

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Siraj’s dismissal of Stokes may prove pivotal. It wasn’t just a captain’s wicket—it was a shift in tone. India’s bowling unit, led by Bumrah and Siraj, now eyes a collapse that could hand them a firm grip on the first Test at Headingley.

Ben Stokes produced a moment of brilliance just when England desperately needed a breakthrough on Day 1 of the first Test against India at Headingley. With India in complete control after a wicketless afternoon session, England’s captain took matters into his own hands, bringing himself on for the second over after tea. On just his third delivery, Stokes bowled an absolute ‘jaffa’ to dismiss the well-set Yashasvi Jaiswal, sending the top of the off stump cartwheeling and lifting the hosts' spirits.

It was a good length ball angled in from outside off, with just a hint of movement that beat Jaiswal's straight bat and clipped the bail—a classic bail-trimmer. Jaiswal walked back for a sublime 101 off 145 balls, an innings laced with 15 fours and a six. His knock was a masterclass in off-side play, with only nine of his first 100 runs coming on the leg side. The left-hander cut and drove England’s seamers into submission on a warm Leeds afternoon, and in the process, he became the first Indian batter to score a century in his debut Test in both Australia and England.

This latest century also extended Jaiswal’s remarkable record against England—he now has 813 Test runs against them in just 10 innings. His third-wicket partnership with Shubman Gill was worth 123 runs at the tea interval. Gill, captaining India in Tests for the first time, played with intent and flair, reaching his half-century in just 56 balls—his fastest in the format—as England’s inexperienced bowling unit toiled hard in challenging conditions.

Pant Returns with a Bang, Stokes Has a Laugh

Following Jaiswal’s dismissal, Rishabh Pant walked in to bat for the first time in a Test match since his return from injury. He had missed India’s 4-1 home series win over England in early 2024 while recovering from his serious car accident. But the keeper-batter wasted no time settling in. On just his second ball, he charged down the track and lofted Stokes over his head for a boundary, drawing a smile from the England captain.

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Pant, who scored a memorable 146 off 111 in his last Test against England at Edgbaston in 2022, looked keen to carry on from where he left off. A misfired off-cutter from Stokes moments later brought more smiles between the two players, as Pant calmly pushed the dipping full toss away in defense. At tea, India was strongly placed at 215 for 2, with Jaiswal’s elegant ton and Gill’s assertive knock giving them the perfect platform in the series opener.