In a sensational display of spin bowling, Kuldeep Yadav claimed his 50th Test wicket, becoming the third left-arm wrist spinner to achieve this milestone. His remarkable performance included a five-wicket haul, wreaking havoc on the English batting lineup during the fifth Test in Dharamsala.

Post-lunch, the dynamics of the game shifted dramatically as Kuldeep showcased his mastery over spin. England, seemingly in control at 175/3, suffered a sudden collapse to 183/8 in just 37 deliveries. Zak Crawley, who appeared set for a century, fell victim to Kuldeep's strategic bowling setup, inducing a massive turning leg break that deceived the opener.

As the Dharamsala pitch started favoring spin, Kuldeep's ability to extract appreciable turn, combined with Ravindra Jadeja's skidding deliveries, posed a formidable challenge to England's batters. Jadeja contributed significantly by dismissing Joe Root LBW with a well-executed slider.

Jonny Bairstow attempted to counterattack but succumbed to Kuldeep's googly, while Ben Stokes struggled to read the variations and fell LBW. Ravichandran Ashwin, in his 100th Test, returned to pick up crucial wickets, including a reckless shot from Tom Hartley and dismissing Mark Wood for a first-ball duck.

Despite Ben Foakes showing resilience, England faced another collapse in the series, emphasizing their struggles to convert positions of strength into substantial totals.