[WATC] ENG vs IND 2025: Ben Stokes falls to Washington Sundar on the stroke of Lunch

Off-spinner Washington Sundar offered the huge breakthrough of Ben Stokes moments earlier than Lunch was going to be referred to as on Day 5 of the second Take a look at of the continuing five-match collection between England and India. Stokes trudged again fairly dissatisfied to the dressing room for 33 off 73 deliveries, because the Indians have been all smiles whereas going again to the dugout for the interval.

The spin-bowling all-rounder was proper on the right track with the third supply of what was simply his second over of the fourth innings. Sundar bought some pretty drift on the ball which went on with its angle, opposite to what Stokes felt the ball would go after pitching. The ball hit the pad first earlier than getting deflected onto the pad. Stokes’ DRS turned out to be unsuccessful ultimately, as he gave a stunned response after the umpire confirmed his dismissal.

Watch the video of Stokes’ wicket right here

Stokes was the sixth wicket to fall for the hosts. India had already picked up two extra wickets barring that Stokes within the morning session; Ollie Pope (24 off 50) and Harry Brook (23 off 31). Each of these dismissals have been courtesy of some correct piece of bowling by Akash Deep, who had snapped 4 of England’s first 5 wickets of their second innings.

England, who have been set a 608-run goal within the last session of Day 4, had already misplaced Ben Duckett (25 off 15) and Zak Crawley (0 off 7), and Joe Root (6 off 16) on the fourth day earlier than the umpires referred to as for Stumps. It seemed extremely inconceivable that they might survive the ultimate day. It was a delayed begin to proceedings after a delay of slightly over one-and-a-half hours as a result of rain and moist outfield.

On the time of writing, Jamie Smith and Chris Woakes are on the crease. Rather a lot would relaxation on these two so far as the hosts are involved. The Shubman Gill-led India, however, can be aiming at wrapping up the sport as quickly as attainable and drawing stage after a disappointing five-wicket defeat within the collection opener at Headingley, Leeds.

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