Jaiswal and Deep's Resilient Partnership Frustrates England's Attack
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal and nightwatchman Akash Deep formed a resilient century partnership against a struggling England on day three of the fifth test. With a lead of 166 runs at lunch, India's position strengthened as England grappled with poor fielding and injury setbacks, lacking inspiration on the pitch.
In a decisive turn of events on the third day of the fifth test at The Oval, India's Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep orchestrated a pivotal century partnership that left England's attack floundering. This partnership significantly boosted India's lead to 166 runs during a vital session.
Striving for a series draw, India held a commanding position at 189-3 during lunch, with Jaiswal closing in on a century at 85 runs. The persistent effort from England's seamers fell short without the tactical acumen of injured key players such as Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, and Chris Woakes.
Akash Deep's fifty, marked by brilliant strokes, electrified the spectators despite England's fielding mishaps, including multiple dropped catches. Jamie Overton's crucial breakthrough in dismissing Deep somewhat heartened the home crowd, yet India retained dominance, led by captain Shubman Gill.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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