Bowled him! Akash sends Duckett back

Sat, 05 July 2025

22:10

Eng 30-2 (4.3 Ovs) & 407 vs India 587 & 427 decl | Scorecard

Akash Deep continues. Duckett starts with a solid defence' Then slams a boundary off the next - full and driven with authority.

But what a stunning reply from Akash Deep! Bowled him! Duckett leans forward, expecting it to hold its line, but the ball nips in off the seam. An inside edge crashes off the splice and cannons into the stumps.

Duckett departs for 25 off 15 balls. A short, bright innings - snuffed out by a beauty from Deep. England now 30 for 2.

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