Indiaspin sensation of -Kuldeep Yadav Produced a mesmerizing delivery to dismiss shy hope on the third day of the ongoing second test against west indies In Delhi. The wicket of left-arm wrist spinner Hope turned the tide firmly in India’s favor as the visitors struggled against quality spin on a poor surface.
Kuldeep Yadav bowled brilliantly to dismiss Shai Hope.
It was the third ball of the 50th over when Kuldeep bowled one of the best balls of the match. The ball went through the air beautifully, leaving Hope completely deceived. The spinner was ecstatic as he jumped and punched the air in joy after getting out. The ball bowled at 83.8 km per hour had perfect flight – it went away and went with an angle rather than turning in. Hope moved forward to defend, expecting the ball to spin, but it hit his outside edge and deflected off the off-stump.
Hope, who looked set and calm at the crease, was batting with confidence until a surprise delivery ended his resistance. His expression said it all – completely amazed by a delivery that displayed Kuldeep’s class and control.
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See also: IND vs WI – Kuldeep Yadav clean bowled Roston Chase on the third day of the first test.
Kuldeep is performing brilliantly in bowling
After removing Hope, Kuldeep’s confidence increased and he continued to make the West Indies batsmen dance to his tune. After some time he attacked again and got trapped Tevin Imlach And then Justin GreavesAs soon as the middle order of the visiting team started disintegrating under pressure.
Kuldeep’s variety, flight and control made it extremely difficult for batsmen to pick him. His pace and subtle drift in the air forced many mistakes as he finished the first session with four wickets.
At lunch, West Indies’ score was 217/8 and they still trailed India by 301 runs. The Caribbean team struggled to find answers due to the left-arm spinner’s relentless attack, with even their set batsmen failing to match his accuracy and finesse.
India has strengthened its hold on Test
Kuldeep’s spell ensured that India maintained complete control of the contest. The dominance of the Indian bowlers continued and the team’s strategy of using spin at the beginning of the day paid off. As the day progressed, India’s hopes of achieving the follow-on grew stronger under Kuldeep.
His performance once again underlined his importance in India’s Test setup, especially on subcontinent pitches where his wrist spin and control make him a lethal weapon. The way he combined drifts, falls and sharp turns left fans and experts in awe.
