After taking a 133-run lead following England’s first innings, India amassed a significant number of runs on the third day, despite Rohit Sharma’s low score.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, a youthful duo, orchestrated an impressive 155-run partnership before Jaiswal was forced to leave the field due to injury.
Nightwatchman batter Kuldeep Yadav then joined Gill on the fourth day, surprising the opposition by smashing a proper six in the 54th over.
Facing a slip and short leg, left-arm spinner Tom Hartley delivered a fuller ball aimed at the leg stump on the last delivery of the 54th over.
Despite minimal turn, Kuldeep charged down the pitch, executing an unconventional shot that sent the ball sailing over the cow corner for a six.
Kuldeep displayed superb judgment in reading the spin and executed a flawless shot by meeting the ball’s pitch and utilizing the turn to perfection, marking his first six in Test cricket.
Bazball deserves credit for making Kuldeep Yadav hit his first international six. pic.twitter.com/KhmV9i5y3T
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 18, 2024
Recognizing his emerging batting prowess, many in the Twitterverse began likening him to a potential batting asset for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2024.