![IND vs ENG [WATCH]: Dhruv Jurel’s sharp cricketing mind results in a brilliant run-out of Ben Duckett on Day 4 of the Rajkot Test](https://crickettimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Dhruv-Jurel-and-Ben-Duckett.webp "IND vs ENG [WATCH]: Dhruv Jurel’s sharp cricketing mind results in a brilliant run-out of Ben Duckett on Day 4 of the Rajkot Test")
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The fourth day of the Rajkot Test match unfolded with a dazzling batting display by the Indian lineup, featuring Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s spectacular double century and impactful contributions from Shubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan. As the stage was set for a daunting 557-run target for England in the fourth innings, their pursuit faced an abrupt setback orchestrated by the quick thinking of Dhruv Jurel.
The pivotal moment
In the seventh over, Jasprit Bumrah unleashed a well-pitched delivery aimed at the middle stump. Ben Duckett, in an attempt to clip the ball across the line, found himself entangled in a mix-up with Zak Crawley. The ensuing confusion triggered a sequence of events that would dramatically alter the course of the innings.
Dhruv Jurel’s swift intervention leads to Ben Duckett’s downfall
As Duckett hesitated halfway down the pitch, realizing Crawley’s denial of the run, the spotlight shifted to the agility and awareness of Jurel. Positioned at mid-wicket, Mohammed Siraj‘s precise throw went wide, but Jurel anticipated the unfolding drama. With lightning reflexes, Jurel moved towards the stumps, intercepted the widish throw, and executed a flawless whip of the bails to his right before Duckett could regain his ground.
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England’s collapse and victory for India
The dismissal of Duckett proved to be the catalyst for a disastrous collapse in the English batting lineup, plummeting to a precarious 50/7 at one point. Despite the dire situation, England’s resilience surfaced in the form of Mark Wood and Tom Hartley, who displayed remarkable shot-making skills.
Notably, their standout moment came when Wood took on the challenge of Ravindra Jadeja, smashing him for 23 runs. However, the English lower order’s fightback could only take them past the 100-run mark, and the innings ultimately folded for 122. This comprehensive victory secured India’s triumph by a staggering margin of 434 runs. Jurel’s pivotal brilliance behind the stumps not only highlighted his exceptional wicketkeeping skills but also played a crucial role in firmly tilting the scales in favour of India.
