Jofra Archer's Stunning Delivery Dismisses Rishabh Pant in Thrilling Test Match
Archer Strikes Early on Day 5
On the fifth day of the gripping third Test at Lord's, Jofra Archer gave England a perfect start by dismissing Rishabh Pant with a remarkable delivery. Just two balls before the wicket fell, Pant had confidently advanced down the pitch to hit a straight four, signaling his intent early in the day.
However, Archer responded with a brilliant delivery. On the fifth ball of the 21st over, he bowled a stunning ball that sent Pant's off-stump flying. It was the kind of delivery that every fast bowler dreams of—perfectly pitched, with the seam standing upright, and just enough movement to evade Pant's outside edge.
Pant, who managed to score 9 runs off 12 balls with two boundaries, seemed completely out of sorts. He failed to move his feet and played a weak shot, allowing the ball to do the rest. Archer's fiery spell provided England with an early breakthrough, and the sight of the off-stump cartwheeling added to the excitement.
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This wicket marked a crucial moment as India chased a target of 193 at Lord's. England had brought Archer back into the playing XI specifically for this purpose, and he delivered when his team needed him the most.
Currently, India is five wickets down but still holds an advantage in the match, with KL Rahul and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja at the crease. Players like Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar are also capable of contributing with the bat if required.
Meanwhile, England will aim to secure two more wickets to increase the pressure on the Indian side.