IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Mohammed Siraj Breaks Ben Stokes' Streak, Becomes First Bowler To Achieve THIS Feat

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IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Mohammed Siraj produced a memorable moment on Day 3 of the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston, as he etched his name into the record books by becoming the first bowler to dismiss Ben Stokes for a golden duck in Test cricket.

England's captain walked in to bat at No. 6 on Friday (July 4) with high hopes resting on his shoulders, but his stay was cut brutally short. Facing his very first delivery, Stokes nicked Siraj's delivery through to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, who made no mistake behind the stumps.

This marked the first time in Stokes' 113-Test career that he was dismissed on the first ball he faced - a rare blemish in his otherwise impressive red-ball resume.

Stokes made his Test debut back in December 2013 against Australia at the Adelaide Oval, and in 202 previous innings before this game, he had been dismissed for zero on 15 occasions - but never before on the very first ball.

Siraj, stepping up as India's lead pacer in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, delivered a fiery spell that not only removed Stokes but also claimed the prized wicket of Joe Root on the preceding delivery. Root, who had looked steady on 22, was also caught behind by Pant, giving Siraj a chance at a dream hat-trick.

At Lunch on Day 2, England were placed at 249 for 5, with Jamie Smith holding firm on an unbeaten 102 and Harry Brook inching closer to a century at 91*. While India struck key blows early in the morning session, the English middle order ensured the scoreboard kept ticking with a gritty partnership.

Siraj's double strike has added a crucial twist in the match, and his record-breaking dismissal of Ben Stokes stands out as a moment of individual brilliance in what is shaping up to be a thrilling contest between two heavyweights.