The fifth test match between India and England is being played in Dharamshala. In this match, young batsman Devdutt Padikkal made his Test debut for India. Ravichandran Ashwin handed the debut cap to Padikkal.
Padikkal’s great debut
Devdutt Padikkal performed brilliantly in his debut match, scoring a half-century and 50 runs. He hit 8 fours and 1 six in 84 balls. Padikkal’s debut was excellent, and he proved his talent.
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Ashwin handed over the cap
Ravichandran Ashwin handed Padikkal his debut cap. ravichandran ashwin is the first spin bowler to play 100 test matches for India, and wished him all the best.
match status
Following their toss victory, England chose to bat first. England’s first innings was reduced to 278 runs. India’s first innings ended at 325 runs. India defeated England by 47 runs and won the series 3-2.
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Other important events
Ravichandran Ashwin completed 450 wickets in 100 test matches by taking five wickets in this match.
Mohammad Siraj completed 100 wickets in 100 test matches by taking four wickets in this match.
Rishabh Pant played an inning of 89 runs in this match and played an essential role in India’s victory.
conclusion
The Dharamshala Test was a memorable match for India. Padikkal’s brilliant debut, Ashwin and Siraj’s 100 wickets in 100 test matches, and Rishabh Pant’s brilliant innings made this match even more special.