With the match finally underway at 10:30 PM following an hour-long delay, India made the strategic choice to field first on a damp pitch. Bangladeshi openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam began their innings with a measured approach, cautiously accumulating runs to reach 26/0 after eight overs. The surface exhibited considerable bounce and pace, creating opportunities for the bowlers. Sensing the moment was right, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma introduced Akash Deep into the attack who was spot on in taking the first wicket of Zakir Hasan. He, later on, continued his mastery when he scalped Shadman Islam with a confident DRS call.
On the first ball of the 13th over, the Bengal pacer bowled a length delivery that angled in on the pads from around the wicket. The Bangladeshi opener, rooted to the crease, attempted to defend but was beaten on the inside edge, taking the impact on the knee roll of his front pad. Akash Deep, confident in his appeal for LBW, pleaded with the umpire, who shook his head in denial. Rohit Sharma, too, appeared puzzled, believing the ball was heading down the leg side. However, the determined pacer urged Rohit to consider a DRS review. In a last-minute decision, the Indian captain opted to take the review.
The ultra edge initially showed that the ball had missed the bat, providing a brief moment of doubt. However, it then revealed that the delivery was indeed hitting the leg stump, giving a significant boost to Akash Deep’s confidence. As the umpire raised his finger to signal out, Rohit was visibly surprised, and in a moment of celebration, he embraced Akash Deep warmly. This dramatic turn of events sent the Twitterverse into a frenzy, with fans buzzing about the pivotal moment.
Rohit couldn’t believe himself! xD xD
That reaction!!!
He was shocked!
😮 When the giant screen showed three Reds ⭕⭕⭕
Akash Deep gets his second courtesy of a successful DRS!
Live – https://t.co/JBVX2gyyPf#TeamIndia | #INDvBAN | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/ZyGJfgBdjW— BCCI (@BCCI) September 27, 2024
Akash Deep repeatedly requested Rohit Sharma for DRS in Kanpur Test .
Rohit and King Kohli were shocked to see the result. IND vs Ban#RohitSharma #Tests #IPL2025 #INDvBAN #BANvIND pic.twitter.com/jYrS113P1s— Vishal Pandey (@Vishal_aawaj) September 27, 2024
Hahaha!
LOL!
Rohit Sharma and Gautam today
DRS
Siraj
BCCI
Akash Deep
Kanpur pic.twitter.com/FeKMp2cZjZ— ankit sharma (@AnkitGalev) September 27, 2024
Rohit Sharma ka DRS kharab karvane ke baad Siraj
India’s 3rd Choice bowler;
Mohammad Siraj
Akash Deep
Well come to City कानपुर 🙄 #WTC25#INDvsBAN #sstvi Rohit Virat #KanpurTest #IPL2025 #BCCI pic.twitter.com/RmCgNDP7BP— Prashant Sen (@prashantk02_23) September 27, 2024
He was amazed!
He was very confident!
Rohit asked Rishabh Pant for review & DRS confirmed it was OUT
Akash deep was also confident 🔥#RishabhPant#RohitSharma𓃵 #INDvsBAN pic.twitter.com/lYc2S9RBr5— Mateen Khan (@Mateenkhan1745) September 27, 2024
