![[WATCH] ENG vs IND 2025: Ben Stokes caught plumb off Washington Sundar, gives surprised reaction](https://cricketmood.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1751810055754_Ben-Stokes-and-Indian-Team.webp "[WATCH] ENG vs IND 2025: Ben Stokes caught plumb off Washington Sundar, gives surprised reaction 1")
On Day 5 of the second Test in the ongoing five-match series between England and India, off-spinner Washington Sundar provided Ben Stokes’ big breakthrough moments before lunch. Stokes limped back to the dressing room, unhappy after 33 off 73 deliveries, while the Indians smiled as they returned to the dugout for the interval.
The spin-bowling all-rounder was spot on with the third delivery of his second over of the fourth innings. Sundar got some great drift on the ball, which continued with its angle, contrary to Stokes’ expectations after pitching. The ball struck the pad first before being deflected onto it. Stokes’ DRS was ultimately unsuccessful, as he expressed surprise when the umpire affirmed his dismissal.
Watch the video of Ben Stokes’ wicket here
WASHINGTON SUNDAR GETS BEN STOKES IN THE FINAL OVER BEFORE LUNCH! 😲 pic.twitter.com/QDprrjxT2J
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) July 6, 2025
Stokes was the hosts’ sixth wicket. Apart from Stokes, India had already picked up two more wickets in the morning session: Ollie Pope (24 off 50) and Harry Brook (23 off 31). Both of those dismissals were the result of some accurate bowling by Akash Deep, who had taken four of England’s first five wickets in their second innings.
England, who were given a 608-run target in the final session of Day 4, had already lost Ben Duckett (25 off 15), Zak Crawley (0 off 7), and Joe Root (6 off 16) on the fourth day before the umpires called for Stumps. It appeared exceedingly unlikely that they would survive the final day. Rain and a wet outfield caused a one-and-a-half-hour delay in starting the game.
At the time of writing, Jamie Smith and Chris Woakes are at the crease. A lot would rest on these two as far as the hosts are concerned. The Shubman Gill-led India, on the other hand, would be aiming at wrapping up the game as soon as possible and drawing level after a disappointing five-wicket defeat in the series opener at Headingley, Leeds.
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