India’s Akash Deep introduced an finish to England’s blistering opening partnership with a second of drama and aggression. After being reverse-scooped for a six earlier within the session, the pacer had the final giggle when he dismissed Ben Duckett for 43 off 38 balls within the thirteenth over of Day 2 at The Oval.
Most 50+ partnerships for a gap pair vs India in Checks
8* – Zak Crawley & Ben Duckett (ENG)8 – Gordon Greenidge & Desmond Haynes (WI)7 – Alastair Prepare dinner & Andrew Strauss (ENG)7 – Matthew Hayden & Justin Langer (AUS)7 – Invoice Lawry & Bob Simpson (AUS)Duckett tried one other audacious reverse scoop, however this time Akash bowled a full supply that nipped away barely. The left-hander solely managed a feather, and Dhruv Jurel behind the stumps did the remaining. It ended a 92-run opening stand in simply 12.5 overs — the pair’s eighth 50-plus partnership in opposition to India, essentially the most by any opening duo in Checks vs India. Their 936 runs collectively in 18 innings is now additionally the very best opening partnership mixture for England in opposition to India, surpassing the 932 runs made by Prepare dinner and Strauss.As Duckett walked off, Akash Deep celebrated with a fist pump proper within the batter’s face, then positioned a hand on his shoulder and exchanged a couple of phrases. KL Rahul was seen stepping in and pulling the pacer away in what seemed like a managed present of aggression. The second will seemingly draw the eye of match officers, nevertheless it additionally marked an important breakthrough for India after a irritating opening hour.
