Akash Deep defied expectations with a crucial 66 runs, aiding India's batting and showcasing his resolve in a pivotal Test against England.

Deep faced just two balls on the second evening before bad light prompted an early close, and sensed an opportunity to chance his arm. He dragged the third ball of the day - from Jacob Bethell, allowing Gus Atkinson to change ends - over mid-on for four, then flashed hard against the seamers.

The nightwatchman Akash Deep has showcased his batting brilliance on Day 3 in the ongoing fifth and final Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series against England at the Oval in London on Saturday,