Ben Stokes has once again shown why he’s a match-winner. His dismissal of Akash Deep for just 1 run added pressure on India’s already struggling second innings. With India chasing a modest 193-run target, being 58/4 at 17.4 overs isn’t ideal—especially when top batters like Jaiswal and Gill are already back in the pavilion.
Stokes’ wicket wasn’t just a number on the board—it was a moment of shift. It tightened England’s grip and exposed India’s lower middle-order under pressure. If England maintains this intensity and Stokes keeps firing up the team with both aggression and leadership, this 4th wicket might just become the turning point of the match.
In close-run chases, every wicket counts—but the timing and impact of Stokes’ strike could give England that psychological upper hand to push toward victory.