Mohammed Siraj's Stunning Double Strike Puts India Ahead Against England
Siraj's Brilliant Start on Day 3
On the third day of the second Test match at Edgbaston, Mohammed Siraj delivered an exceptional performance for India, claiming two crucial wickets in consecutive balls. His early breakthroughs put England in a precarious position.
In the second over of the day, Siraj bowled a delivery down the leg side, which Joe Root attempted to flick but only managed a faint edge. Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant made a clean catch, leading to Root's dismissal for 22 runs, visibly frustrated with the decision.
Following that, Siraj bowled a fast delivery outside off to Ben Stokes, who edged it directly to Pant, resulting in a golden duck for Stokes. His disappointment was evident as he walked back to the dugout.
First Joe Root☝️
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Second Ben Stokes☝️
Mohammed Siraj gets two wickets in two balls and England have lost half their side for just 84 runs! pic.twitter.com/4V9oKKXnz7
Siraj's remarkable bowling shifted England's score from 84 for 3 to 84 for 5 in just two deliveries. His teammates rushed to congratulate him for this significant breakthrough, marking a pivotal moment for India and a severe blow for England as they lost both of their seasoned batsmen in quick succession.