Akash Deep claims match haul of 10 wickets at Edgbaston
What's the story
India pacer Akash Deep made another crucial contribution against England in the 2nd Test match at Edgbaston. After taking four wickets for 88 runs from 20 overs in the 2nd innings, the pacer picked a fifer in the 4th innings to help India claim their maiden Test win at Edgbaston. Akash Deep, who came in as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement in this Test, was superb.
Bowling
A brilliant display from Akash Deep
Akash Deep picked two massive wickets in the final session on Day 4. He dismissed opener Ben Duckett, castling him. He then broke the defense of Joe Root as England got reduced to 50/3. On Day 5. it was Akash Deep, who sent back overnight batters Ollie Pope and Harry Brook with England at 83/5. He dismissed Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse next.
Information
10 wickets in the match for Akash Deep
With figures of 4/88 and 6/99, Akash Deep finished with 10 wickets in the match. He clocked 10/187 from 41.1 overs. Meanwhile, he bowled 4 maiden overs in the contest.
Numbers
Akash Deep races to 25 Test wickets
The pacer's 6/99 has seen him get to 25 wickets from 8 matches (14 innings) at 28.60. As per ESPNcricinfo, in two Test versus England, he owns 12 scalps at 20.76. Meanwhile, in three away Tests (home of opposition), Akash Deep has raced to 15 scalps. Overall in First-Class cricket, he has 138 scalps from 39 matches. This was his 6th five-wicket haul.