Indian fast bowler Akash Deep made an electrifying start New Zealandsecond shots During the third Test in Mumbai. Opening the bowling, Akash stunned the visitors with a fatal blow that dismissed the New Zealand captain. Tom Lathamat the very first. The fiery pacer’s early breakthrough provided a significant boost to India’s momentum on Day 2 and set the stage for a dominant display from the Indian bowling unit.
The excitement started on the fourth ball of the first over as Akash trapped Latham in front of the stumps with a sharp delivery. The field umpire raised his finger for LBW, sending the Indian fans into applause. However, Latham immediately signaled for a DRS review, which showed no stumps on the ball and the decision was overturned.
Undeterred, Akash came back with a perfectly executed fifth ball. This time he produced a beautifully controlled nip-backer from around the wicket and hit it at a late angle outside the off-stump. Latham, who looked eager to take advantage of the reprieve, went for a hard-handed drive but misjudged the line and left a huge gap between bat and pad. The ball skidded through this gap with precision, splitting the stumps and sending the Mumbai crowd into a frenzy.
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Animated celebration: Akash Deep’s blazing screen
Akash’s celebration was as intense as his birth. He could not contain his emotions after being hit by the big wicket of the New Zealand captain. With a fierce gaze and animated gesture, Akash glared at Latham with a stern look that reflected the passion and aggression he brought to the field. His excited reaction highlighted the importance of the wicket as Latham’s early dismissal was a huge setback for the visitors.
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Indian bowlers dominated day 2 to build a strong position
After scoring 263 in their first innings, the Indian team was eager to fight with the ball. Akash’s first achievement laid the foundation for the team’s bowling performance as India’s bowlers attacked the New Zealand bowlers relentlessly. By the 33rd over of New Zealand’s second innings, India had already scalped six wickets and restricted the visitors to 131 for 6. The Kiwis still trailed by 103 runs, with India’s attack tightening their grip on the match.
