Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal continues to make waves in England’s domestic red-ball circuit, delivering a spellbinding performance for Northamptonshire in the County Championship Division Two 2025. In Match 34 against Kent at the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury, Chahal produced a memorable second-innings spell, headlined by a stunning delivery that cleaned up Kent batter Ekansh Singh.
Tough first innings followed by a spectacular turnaround for Yuzvendra Chahal
After a wicketless outing in the first innings—where he bowled 42 overs for 129 runs—Chahal bounced back in style in the second innings. Kent had piled on 566/8 (declared), riding on centuries from Daniel Bell-Drummond (158) and Harry Finch (118), while Chahal toiled hard without much reward.
But it was a different story in the second innings. The experienced leggie spun a web around Kent’s batters, finishing with figures of 4/51 from 30 overs, including 6 maidens. His crafty variations and consistent lines helped Northamptonshire fight back, with the highlight of his spell being the dismissal of Ekansh Singh.
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Chahal’s peach of a delivery removes Ekansh Singh
Chahal’s magic moment came in the 8th over of Kent’s second innings. Bowling with classical flight and drift, Chahal delivered a picture-perfect leg-spinner that pitched on middle and leg, turned sharply past the bat, and sent the off stump cartwheeling. Ekansh, caught on the front press, had no clue as the ball zipped past his defensive push. The dismissal showcased the very essence of leg-spin bowling and drew praise from fans and pundits alike.
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With this performance, Chahal has once again proven his value in red-ball cricket and added weight to his case for a potential Test comeback. His spell not only turned the tide for Northamptonshire but also reminded everyone of his class and control in the longest format.
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