Akash Deep made a sensational begin to the second innings of the third Take a look at in opposition to New Zealand. Opening the bowling, Akash Deep clear bowled New Zealand captain Tom Latham within the very first over. Within the fourth ball of the primary over, Akash Deep had trapped Latham on the pads, to which the umpire gave out LBW. Nevertheless, the choice was overturn after Latham took a DRS Assessment. The very subsequent ball, Akash Deep responded with aplomb, fully dismantling Latham’s stumps.
Watch: Akash Deep demolishes Tom Latham’s stumps
Early strike Acquainted sight!
Courtesy: Akash Deep #PlayBold #INDvNZ
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— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) November 2, 2024
Ever since making his debut in opposition to England in February 2024, Akash Deep has impressed in his few Assessments for India. After dismissing Latham, Akash Deep had picked up 9 wickets in eight innings with the brand new ball, averaging beneath 12 within the early phases.
The pacer has additionally been chosen for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia later this yr, and is predicted to play a vital position within the seaming and bouncy circumstances Down Underneath.
His supply left followers on social media very impressed.
He has been phenomenal all through this dwelling season
— Ramniwas Meena (@Ramniwas2001) November 2, 2024
RCB blood on fireplace
Will see him throughout BGT , hope he performs effectively
— Michael (@a_n_um) November 2, 2024
Akash deep ..RCB blood
— Bujjigadu (@moviebufffy) November 2, 2024
Popping out as India’s remaining batter, Akash Deep obtained run out with out dealing with a ball as India have been bowled out for 263. It was the primary time India took a primary innings lead within the Take a look at collection.
The 27-year-old’s Take a look at type may play a job in deciding his future within the Indian Premier League (IPL). A part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) between 2022 and 2024, he was launched forward of the IPL 2025 mega public sale.
Nevertheless, with Indian pacers being prized belongings, Akash Deep’s good type in Take a look at cricket, notably with the brand new ball, might persuade franchises to spend huge on him within the public sale.
RCB selected to retain solely three gamers forward of the IPL 2025 mega public sale. Stalwart Virat Kohli was retained for Rs 21 crore, batter Rajat Patidar for Rs 11 cr and uncapped pacer Yash Dayal for Rs 5 cr.
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