Josh Tongue delivered a stunning blow in the second Test, dismissing KL Rahul with a brilliant delivery. Rahul, who was looking comfortable at 55, was undone by Tongue's pace and precision as the ball crashed into his middle stump. This crucial breakthrough gave England a glimmer of hope on Day 4, ending a promising partnership and shifting the momentum.
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