England's Dominant Start and Akash Deep's Moment: A Test Match Roller Coaster at The Oval

England's opening batsman Ben Duckett engaged in light-hearted banter with Indian pacer Akash Deep during the gripping first session of day two at The Oval's fifth and final Test. The exchange culminated in Akash trapping Duckett, who fell for 43 runs, signaling a key moment in the match.

The action-packed start saw England overpower India's depleted bowling attack, missing key player Jasprit Bumrah, with Duckett and Zak Crawley crafting a formidable 92-run opening partnership. England, having limited India to 224, scored over 100 in the opening session.

Tensions flared as exchanges, including a fist pump from Akash Deep after Duckett's wicket, added drama to the already heated series. Instances of verbal duels have been a fixture throughout the series, underscoring the fierce competition as India, led by new captain Shubman Gill, seeks to prove itself sans seniors Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin.

(With inputs from agencies.)