Watch: Chahal’s magical delivery leaves Ben Stokes stunned in County game
Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal delivered a standout performance in the County Championship, dismissing England's Ben Stokes with a sharp turning delivery. Chahal finished the innings with impressive figures of 4/36, contributing to Durham being bowled out for 205.
Why it matters
The performance highlights the ongoing impact of Indian spin bowlers in international domestic cricket leagues and Stokes' continued vulnerability against spin.
NEW DELHI: Yuzvendra Chahal produced a moment of magic in the County Championship on Thursday, leaving Ben Stokes completely baffled with a stunning delivery that crashed into the England all-rounder’s stumps.Playing for Northamptonshire against Durham in Division Two, Chahal bowled Stokes for 14 on the second day at the County Ground in Northampton. The dismissal came in the 47th over with Durham struggling at 187 for six, and the manner in which the veteran leg-spinner outfoxed Stokes quickly became one of the talking points of the match.Chahal castles Stokes with a beautyChahal came around the wicket and tossed one up outside off stump. Stokes appeared to have judged the line correctly and opted to defend, but the delivery had other ideas.The ball pitched outside off before turning sharply into the left-hander.
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