India hit the jackpot with a huge breakthrough just before lunch on Day 4 of the Lord's Test as Akash Deep swept away England's star gun, Harry Brook. With the pitch providing a glimpse of movement and uneven bounce, Brook's daring counter-attack initially put India in trouble. But a flash of impulsiveness, by way of pre-meditated stroke-play, cost him dearly. Try taking a sweep off pace bowler Akash Deep was never going to be low-risk, and Brook did the paying. The No. 1-ranked Test batsman departed after a hot-headed 23 off 19 deliveries, and England was left teetering at 87/4. It was savage stuff, Brook having just taken Akash Deep to task with a series of boundaries, one of them a six. But the Indian seamer showed nerves of steel, adjusted his length, and fired back with a classic scalp. Full and straight, the ball tailing in just enough to narrow the batter's room. Brook, trying an outrageous sweep across the line, a stroke never attempted against pace totally misjudged it. The ball slipped behind his legs, past the bat and pads, and came crashing into the middle stump, wrenching it out dramatically. The stumps glowed red as Akash Deep bellowed triumphantly, arms outstretched, eyes ablaze with fire. The entire Indian team rushed in, this was not merely a wicket; it was a declaration. Brook, shocked, froze for an instant, reading the self-destructive fall before trudging back, his 23-run cameo having potential but no prudence. Akash Deep, who had vented out in the earlier runs, had the last laugh. It was an emotional and tactical victory, quelling Brook's rampage and disrupting England's rhythm going into the lunch break. This scalp swung momentum in India's favor in a pivotal session. Watch here: Sasaram Express 🔥 Akash Deep with the coldest clean-up! 🥶#SonySportsNetwork #GroundTumharaJeetHamari #ENGvIND #NayaIndia #DhaakadIndia #TeamIndia #ExtraaaInnings pic.twitter.com/MwTlWdb7Ol — Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) July 13, 2025 Read also: Starc Shines in 100th Test as Aussies Collapse at Sabina Park India Utilize New Ball Brilliantly, Take Charge of the Session India maintained their excellent rhythm with the new ball, claiming four important wickets during the session to leave England reeling. The players were beaming with smiles as they went off the field, high-fiving one another after a well-executed job. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj got the ball rolling early on the right note by bowling well within their marks and challenging the English top order. Siraj was paid for his scorching seven-over spell, where he got rid of Ben Duckett and presented India with the opening they were seeking. Nitish Reddy continued the run with the wicket of Zak Crawley, who was dismissed while attempting to play a loose drive. Yashasvi Jaiswal pulled off a sharp catch in the gully to seal the dismissal. England were tottering at that point. Harry Brook attempted to launch a counterattack with a sharp 23 from 19 deliveries, but his swashbuckling sweep shot came unstuck as he was bowled behind his legs by Akash Deep. Variable bounce was also in evidence, which made life even more challenging for the batters.