Akash Deep frustrates England with maiden fifty

Akash Deep Frustrates England with Maiden Fifty

Akash Deep's maiden Test fifty capped a frustrating morning for England, who waited nearly the entire session to strike on a pitch where the ball's still doing plenty.

India's Dominant Display

India added 114 runs to their overnight total, stretching their lead to 166 and tightening their hold on the fifth and final Test. Akash Deep delivered a standout performance, raising three successive milestones: his highest Test score, a maiden international fifty off 70 balls, and then his best-ever first-class score.

Breakthrough for England

Jamie Overton eventually broke through with a leading edge that carried to point, ending Akash's memorable knock that got a standing ovation from the visiting team's balcony.

Key Statistics

• Akash Deep's maiden Test fifty
• India's lead stretches to 166 runs
• Akash Deep becomes the first Indian nightwatch to score a fifty since Amit Mishra's 84 at the same venue against the same opponent back in 2011