England Fight Back but India Lead Grows
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, AUG 2 – Akash Deep scored 66 runs in a crucial 107-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, helping India extend their lead to 135 runs on Day 3 of the Test match, officials said.
- On August 2, 2025, during Day 3 of the fifth Test at The Oval in London, Akash Deep was dismissed for 66 runs while batting as a nightwatchman for India against England.
- India needed a strong second innings after being bowled out for 224 and England taking a 23-run lead by scoring 247 in their first innings.
- Akash Deep scored his maiden Test fifty in a 107-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was unbeaten on 85 at lunch, helping India establish a commanding position.
- Akash faced 94 balls, hit 12 boundaries, and became the second Indian nightwatchman since 2000 to score a fifty, joining Amit Mishra who achieved this twice, including an 84 at The Oval in 2011.
- Akash Deep's innings contributed to India's strong comeback, setting up a lead of 166 runs at lunch with India at 189/3, positioning the visitors well in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series decider.
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