The last match of the Test series between India and England is being played at the Oval Cricket Ground in London. On the third day of this match (2 August) Akash Deep performed brilliantly with the bat in India’s second innings. Akash Deep is known for his bowling, but this time he did wonders in batting.
Akash Deep managed to score the first half -century of his international career. Akash Deep completed his fifty by hitting a four off Gas Atkinson. Akash Deep completed his half -century off 70 balls, which included 9 fours. In the last session of the second day, Akash Deep came down to batting on the fourth order as a nightwatchman.
Akash Deep, after getting the fifty, happily scored his fist and pointed to the logo on his jersey. Every person in the dressing room looked very happy with his achievement. Shubman Gill took off the helmet and ran towards the balcony and cheered and encouraged the sky. Ravindra Jadeja indicated that Akash should be celebrated by taking off the helmet, but this batsman did not launch his helmet. Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the always serious -looking team, also had a smile on his face. Gambhir’s reaction went viral.
Akash Deep missed by making this record
For the first time after 2011, a nightwatchman has played a half -century innings for India. Earlier in the year 2011, this ground Amit Mishra scored 84 runs in India’s second innings against England. This was the biggest score of a nightwatchman from India. Akash Deep had a chance to break Amit Mishra’s record, but he missed. Akash Deep scored 66 runs off 94 balls with the help of 12 fours.
Largest Test Score as Nightwatchman (Indian batsman)
Amit Mishra- 84 runs vs England, 2011
Akash Deep- 66 runs vs England, 2025
Amit Mishra- 50 runs vs Bangladesh, 2010
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