In a pivotal moment of the match, Adil Rashid, the seasoned leg-spinner, claimed his second wicket with a masterful delivery, trapping Ravindra Jadeja leg before wicket (lbw).
The dismissal further intensified the pressure on India’s tail-enders, putting England in a commanding position.
Rashid’s delivery, a delicately tossed-up leg-break, landed just outside the off-stump and gripped the pitch, spinning sharply as it approached Jadeja.
Despite attempting to defend with a closed bat-face, Jadeja found himself outmaneuvered by the turn. The ball struck him on the front pad, perilously close to the stumps, leaving the umpire with a straightforward decision.
Umpire Rod Tucker carefully considered the appeal before decisively raising his finger, prompting Jadeja to utilize the Decision Review System (DRS) in a desperate attempt to overturn the decision.
The ball-tracking technology came into play, revealing that the ball was clipping the top of the leg-stump. While the decision was close, it remained within the umpire’s call, confirming Jadeja’s departure.
With Jadeja’s dismissal, England’s bowlers tightened their grip on the match, making significant inroads into India’s batting lineup.
