Akash Deep's Stunning Bowling Performance Shakes England in Second Test

Akash Deep's Impactful Delivery

During the second Test match against India at Edgbaston, Birmingham, Joe Root was dismissed for just six runs off 15 balls when Akash Deep bowled a remarkable delivery that knocked over his stumps. This moment occurred on the second ball of the 11th over in England's second innings, marking the third session of the fourth day. Following Root's dismissal, Akash Deep celebrated exuberantly, and his reaction quickly gained traction on social media.

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𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 🥶#AkashDeep uproots #JoeRoot with a searing in-swinger, his second wicket puts England firmly on the back foot 🤩#ENGvIND 👉 2nd TEST, Day 4 | LIVE NOW on JioHotstar ➡ https://t.co/2wT1UwEcdi pic.twitter.com/avu1sqRrcG

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 5, 2025

Social Media Reactions

Give sun , give me fire

Give me flat pitch, C grade Bowling attack and B ranked teams to statpad....

Or I retire 😂😂

"Joe Statpadder Root"#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/FESDLm7P9c

— Classic Mojito (@classic_mojito) July 5, 2025

Root's Early Exit

As England's all-time leading run-scorer in Test cricket, Root was anticipated to be a key player on Day 4. Unfortunately, he fell early, becoming the third English batter dismissed that day. Prior to Root's wicket, Akash Deep had already taken out Ben Duckett, who scored 25 runs off 15 balls, including five boundaries.

England's Struggles Continue

At the end of Day 4, England's second innings saw them at 72 runs for the loss of three wickets. Mohammed Siraj claimed the first wicket by dismissing Zak Crawley, who went out without scoring after facing seven balls. India had declared their second innings at 427 for 6, leaving England with a daunting target of 608 runs to win. They still need 536 runs to secure victory.

All eyes are now on Harry Brook, currently ranked as the world's No. 2 Test batter. Fans are hoping he can deliver a significant innings to help England at least draw the match. Brook was a standout performer in the first Test, scoring 99 runs, and in the current match, he contributed 158 runs, forming a 303-run partnership with Jamie Smith, who remained unbeaten on 184. Their efforts helped England reach 407 runs in their first innings.

As Day 4 concluded, Harry Brook was not out at 15 runs off 15 balls, while Ollie Pope was alongside him with 24 runs off 44 deliveries.