Akash Deep Shines with the Bat, Slams Maiden Test Fifty at The Oval. Indian pacer Akash Deep showcased his batting prowess in the fifth Test against England at The Oval, London, by smashing a memorable half-century in the second innings. Sent in as a nightwatchman at number four late on day two, Akash stunned the hosts with an aggressive knock.
The right-hander played a fluent innings, hammering 12 boundaries on his way to 66 runs off 94 balls. His gritty performance earned a standing ovation from teammates and fans alike when he reached his maiden Test fifty during the first session of day three.
Akash stitched a vital 107-run partnership for the third wicket alongside opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, tightening India’s grip on the match. His fine knock eventually came to an end when he was dismissed by England pacer Jamie Overton.
Fans Applaud Akash Deep’s Stunning Batting Cameo at The Oval
Indian pacer Akash Deep became a trending sensation on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after his unexpected batting heroics in the ongoing Test at The Oval. Fans flooded the platform with praise and memes, celebrating his entertaining knock.
Akash Deep's batting masterclass comes to an end . a memorable knock filled with grit and determination. https://t.co/CVTtbvpug1 pic.twitter.com/kmitl8EAkV
— Team India (@FCteamINDIA) August 2, 2025
We are ready for Akash Deep's masterclass. pic.twitter.com/8fCR2J8CY6
— Team India (@FCteamINDIA) August 2, 2025
Fifty that felt like a hundred! 💯⁰Nightwatchman turned game-changer.⁰Akash Deep — take a bow 👏
— Kavya Maran (@Kavya_Maran_SRH) August 2, 2025
~ What's your take on this 🤔 #INDvsENG #ENGvIND
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Akash Deep for India pic.twitter.com/e46fiBSsZU
— Binod (@wittybinod) August 2, 2025
You did so much, well played Akash Deep 🛐 pic.twitter.com/aAvH4vW6F5
— Suprvirat (@Mostlykohli) August 2, 2025
While Akash didn’t have a standout bowling performance—finishing with 1/80 from 17 overs—his contributions across three Tests have been noteworthy, with 12 wickets at an average of 32.42. Unfortunately, a groin injury ruled him out of the fourth Test.
As for the match itself, England won the toss and chose to bowl first. India struggled with the bat, managing just 224 runs in the first innings. Karun Nair top-scored with a gritty 57.
Zak Crawley (64) and Harry Brook (53) struck quickfire fifties to help England post 247 in their first innings, securing a 23-run lead. For India, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna ripped through the hosts’ batting lineup, claiming four wickets each. In reply, Yashasvi Jaiswal registered a half-century in India’s second innings.