The duel between Akash Deep and Ben Duckett was a tale of high drama and tension during Day 2 of the 5th Test between India and England at The Oval. Having been taken around the park just before, Akash Deep finally accounted for his man and provided a cheeky send-off, which became the talk of the town. Verbal Battle Between Akash Deep and Ben Duckett It all began when Ben Duckett survived a narrow edge early in his innings. Akash Deep, the bowler, did not restrain himself and gave Duckett a slight sledge. That got the England opener going, and he began to attack Indian bowlers. Duckett was in total command, hitting boundaries past Akash Deep and Prasidh Krishna. He went at a furious pace to 43 off just 38 balls with five fours and two sixes. The rivalry between the two intensified, with Ben Duckett seemingly attempting to overwhelm Akash Deep. But the Indian pacer remained calm and composed and got his just reward at last. On the fifth ball of tthe 13th over, Duckett attempted a reverse scoop but could only edge it to wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. Akash Deep let out a mighty fist pump in front of the English opener Ben Duckett, then put a hand on his shoulder and chatted with him for a bit while he was walking back to the dug out. It was a flash of controlled fury, not severe, but enough to be noticed. KL Rahul, who was in the vicinity, immediately moved to pull Akash Deep back, ensuring things didn't escalate. Also Read | Karun Nair Makes Most of Final Chance with Resolute 57 at The Oval Watch the video here: KL Rahul Took Akashdeep Away From Duckett To Avoid Any Drama, As A Senior Player Great Work! pic.twitter.com/ROfXTKpkG4 — 𝐀•ᴷᴸ ᴿᵃʰᵘˡ ˢᵗᵃⁿ (@123Centurion__) August 1, 2025 A much needed breakthrough for India 🔥And a cheeky send-off for Ben Duckett 😜#SonySportsNetwork #ENGvIND #NayaIndia #DhaakadIndia #TeamIndia #ExtraaaInnings pic.twitter.com/9YaTjcEYOn — Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) August 1, 2025 While the celebration was not violent, it can still be looked into by the match officials. However, it was evident that Akash Deep had the last laugh after the previous exchange. It was an intense moment in the Test match and a turning point for India.