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Throwback To Joe Root’s Magical 5/8 That Turned India’s Batting Into A Comedy In 2021

Poulomi Chakraborty

Joe Root's Outstanding 5-Wicket Haul Against India (Source :@Wessy_x/x.com)Joe Root's Outstanding 5-Wicket Haul Against India (Source :@Wessy_x/x.com)

As the Test thrills are coming back in the longest format, Team India and England are gearing up for the five-match Test series in English conditions. These two sides have delivered unforgettable moments in the format, but the fiery showdown in 2021 still stands as one of the most iconic battles in recent memory.

In the third Test match of the series, Virat Kohli’s India and Joe Root’s England faced each other in Ahmedabad, and the English skipper’s bowling brilliance stole the show. The memory of Root’s dazzling performance on that day still lingers in the minds of every Indian cricket fan.

When Root’s Magic Turned Ahmedabad Silent

The Test format never fails to amaze fans, but the third Test match between India and England in 2021 is both haunting and memorable for Indian fans. On that day, the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium hosted a day-night Test match, but Joe Root’s outstanding pink ball magic added extra sparks to the clash.

After being bowled out in just 112 runs, English bowlers came to bowl in the first innings, and Root’s heroics stole the show. As Team India was 117/5, Joe Root came to bowl in the 42nd over, and Pant was on strike. He bowled an around-the-wicket delivery, and with an outside edge, Foakes didn’t miss the chance and grabbed the catch. As Pant departed for 1, Root secured his first wicket.

In the 46th over, the English skipper added double woes in Team India’s batting order, picking up Washington Sundar and Axar Patel successively. Just as Ashwin tried to steady the innings, Root dashed India’s hopes by sending him back for just 17 runs, leaving the hosts in disarray.

After securing a thrilling four-wicket haul, Root didn’t stop as the best was yet to come. In the 54th over, he came back with the ball, and Jasprit Bumrah was on strike. With an outstanding LBW, he sent Bumrah Packing in just 1 run and registered the most economical fifer by a spinner in the longest format. He ended the innings with a magical figure of 5/8.

Despite Root’s bowling magic, the English batting order crumbled in the entire match. After ending the first innings early, the visitors were bowled out for just 81 runs in the second innings. Axar Patel’s brilliant bowling in both innings left England shell-shocked as the hosts sealed the win by 10 wickets.