India’s animated fight on the 3rd day of the fifth and last oval test was wonderfully embodied by Akash DeepWho marked his young daughter fifty as Nightwatchman, making him the toast of the session and putting India at the controls at lunch.
One dream morning for India
Taking up the day at 75/2, with a night’s night of 52, India found their confidence supported by a fearless position between Yashasvi Jaiswal And Akash deeply. From the start, the two strikers imposed themselves on a tired attack in England, the brilliant morning sun on the oval offer, provoked striker conditions after two days dominated by seam and swing. Jaiswal, continuing its sublime shape, commonly struck, showing why he quickly becomes the backbone of the first command of India. However, all eyes were attracted to Akash Deep, promoted to Nightwatchman, growing up with confidence when he moved and then counterattack the English pacers.
Akash Deep Low its first half-century test
What started as an effort to save India from any other night damage quickly turned into a grain round and increase in flair. Akash Deep run in front of the half-century brand, reaching the milestone with a striking border to trigger jubilant celebrations in the Indian locker room. Captain Shubman gill and coach Gautam Gambir were seen radiant, recognizing the extent of Deep’s success, both for the player and for the momentum of the series. On the way to a superb 66 of 94 bullets, Akash struck 12 net limits, frustrating the English attack and beating records when he became the first Indian Nightwatchman to mark fifty and more in the oval since Amit Mishra in 2011.
Maiden Test Fifty for Akash Deep 🏏🌟#Engvind #Akashdeep #Teamindia #Cricket pic.twitter.com/3ksohehoet
– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) August 2, 2025
The Jaiswal-Akash partnership crossed the Century-Mark, tilting the game in favor of India and entering records as 18th centuries of this series of tests-the highest of all series of this century. Their synergy deflated the fields of fields and English quisors, all the more essential because England was without the services of Captain Ben Stokes and versatile Chris Woakes. The duo’s 100+ stand meant that India, originally in shock after the first counters, managed to take control long before lunch.
When the referees called lunch, India was comfortably placed at 189/3extending their advance at 166 points. Jaiswal looked ready for another big score, undefeated and composed of 85, while Gill (11 not out), now had the platform to push the advantage. England has desperately looked for breakthroughs and inspiration, while frustration rose on a terrain that has little offering their exhausted bowling attack.
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Day 3, Lunch
Dashboard 👉 https://t.co/kags8i0ryc
India: 189/3, at the top of 166 points 🏏
– Akash Deep played a fantastic game of 66 and Yashasvi Jaiswal is on the fold at 85 *#Cricket #Engvind #Akashdeep pic.twitter.com/hxft7nfxsq
– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) August 2, 2025
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