Eng vs ind: fans react like Ben Duckett Slams 4th centuries of sleeves, England Unleash Bazball in Headingley
Ben Duckett Produced a masterclass at the modern test striker in Headingley, breaking a quick century from the fourth round that left fans and admiration experts while England launched an intrepid prosecution against India, embodying the aggressive philosophy of “ bazball ” on Day 5 of the first test.
Ben Duckett’s historic blows could pursue England
Chasing a formidable objective of 371 points set by India, Duckett was the engine of the load of England. The left -hander reached its sixth century of test – and its first in fourth round – only 121 balls, swiveling the border with 14 four and displaying the kind of intention which has become synonymous with England under the coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes.
The Duckett sleeves were not only fast but historic. It has become the first opening match of England to mark a century in the fourth round of a test in Leeds, and only the second in the general classification after Australia Arthur Morris in 1948. His partnership with Zak CrawleyWho climbed beyond the 180 races, effectively neutralized the hopes of India from a last day victory while England ended the second session affected by the rain at 181 without loss, marking at an impressive rate of 4.43 points per more.
Fans and commentators praised the DuCkett coup as perfect encapsulation of ‘Bazball’ – England aggressive, Risk approach to test cricket. On social networks, supporters have congratulated Duckett’s strike and its ability to put pressure on quisors, in particular against a high quality Indian attack led by Jasprit Bumrah And Mohammed Siraj.
Duckett’s sleeves were not without drama. The 97, he survived a significant fear when Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped a deep square leg socket back – his second suspension of the match after a missed chance in the first sleeves. Duckett took advantage of immediately, who made a reverse sweep Ravira Jadeja on the border to raise her hundreds and send the crowd to a frenzy.
With this blow, Duckett joined an elite group of Openers from England to record a century of the fourth pepper, the first since Alastair cook In 2010, and crossed the brand of 2,500 points in the test cricket. His record against India continues to impress, with two centuries in just eight matches against the subcontinental giants.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Ben Duckett is one of the best in the world, and in all formats of the game. T20, Odi and most certainly test the cricket. Sensational, it is time that he has obtained the credit he had deserved for some time now.
– Cameron Cairns (@ Cameroncairns87) June 24, 2025
Ben Duckett evokes his 6th century of test!
Reached the milestone on 121 balls with 14 limits, leading the charge against India. First opening in England to mark a 4th century since Alastair Cook in 2010! #Benduckett #Enging pic.twitter.com/2x6gbdtclz– Chandan Singh Yadav (@ chandanmgs123) June 24, 2025
One hundred in Ben Duckett in the fourth rounds while pursuing 371 run on the 5th day
– One of the emblematic sleeves in the history of the England test. pic.twitter.com/q5gcw3haa4– Jiterra (@ hardikjitra1) June 24, 2025
Ben Duckett is the first opening match in English to score a 4th century of sleeve test in more than 15 years – since the 109 * of Alistar Cook in Mirpur in 2010.#Engvind
– Rhitankar Bandyopadhya (@_rhitankar_) June 24, 2025
Brilliant Century on the 5th day by Ben Duckett. What a player! 😍😍#Indvseng
– Ayush Gupta (@thatbareillyguy) June 24, 2025
Ben Duckett is a multi-format machine 🏏
– Miles Cookman (@milescookman) June 24, 2025
Ben Duckett breaks an elegant century to fuel the pursuit of England at Headingley 🔥#cricket #Engvind Match # test pic.twitter.com/67kzkbrrtk
– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) June 24, 2025
Ben Duckett is superb, isn’t it! #Engvind
– Lee Clarke (@ Clarkey_NO1) June 24, 2025
Ben Duckett celebrates its sixth century of testing.#Engvind #Engvind #Duckett #Headingley pic.twitter.com/koziwwz3ee
– Charlie P Mullan (@charliepmullan) June 24, 2025
Talk to get up when we need it most 😮💨
Ben Duckett goes to his century 👏
🤝@Igcom pic.twitter.com/w9d4Ghrzls
– England Cricket (@EnglandCcket) June 24, 2025
A 4th first class 💯 of Ben Duckett! 💥
It shows a serious grain and a determination – do not back up a little 💪🔥#Indvseng # WTC25 #Benduckett #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/4b2brdsgxj– Sitarah Anjum Official (@sitarahanjum) June 24, 2025
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