WATCH: Yuzvendra Chahal destroys Derbyshire with a five-wicket haul in the County Championship

Yuzvendra Chahal registered his first 5-wicket haul in the County Championship of the season. Chahal leads Northamptonshire The bowling attack against Derbyshire at the County Ground, Northampton. It was his third wicket haul in first-class cricket, further cementing his growing reputation with the red ball in England conditions. Chahal’s remarkable figures of 5 for 45 showed his game-changing ability.

Support from Rob Keogh and Northamptonshire’s first innings

Along with the off-spinner Rob KeoghChahal spun a web around the Derbyshire batsmen, guiding Northamptonshire to a crucial first innings lead of 54. At one stage on Day 2 of the match, Derbyshire looked comfortable at 150/4, but Chahal’s brilliance, combined with Keogh’s pressure at the other end, caused a dramatic collapse. Derbyshire’s last six wickets fell by just 15 runs, thanks to Chahal’s brilliance. His impact on the County Championship Division 2 match was significant.

Derbyshire’s collapse and Yuzvendra Chahal’s five-wicket haul

After electing to bat first, Northamptonshire managed to amass 219 runs, setting the stage for some excellent bowling. Chahal rose to the occasion, decimating Derbyshire’s middle and lower order with his devastating spell. His bowling figures, 16.3-2-45-5, include an important dismissal Aneurin Donald, Zak Chappell, Alex Thomson again Wayne Madsen. His ability to create opportunities on the field and chase down key players, including 47-year-old Wayne Madsen, has contributed. Chahal’s control and guile helped Northamptonshire bowl Derbyshire out for just 165, putting his side on top.

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51.1 | And there is a fifth! 💪

The partnership is broken as James Sales takes a smart diving catch.

Derbyshire 150/5.

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— Northamptonshire CCC (@NorthantsCCC) September 10, 2024

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55.1 | Yuzi Chahal with BEAUTIFUL! 😵💫

The perfect beauty removes the stump and removes the dangerous Madsen! 🫨

Derbyshire 159/6.

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— Northamptonshire CCC (@NorthantsCCC) September 10, 2024

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55.5 | Two in! ✌️

Chappell chips one straight to Procter! 👐

Derbyshire 159/7.

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— Northamptonshire CCC (@NorthantsCCC) September 10, 2024

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61.2 | Second wicket ball of the session ! ✌️

Chahal gets the fourth over as Prithvi takes the catch.

Derbyshire 165/9.

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— Northamptonshire CCC (@NorthantsCCC) September 10, 2024

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61.3 | Five for Chahal and Derbyshire are out! 🖐️

Chahal bowls Morley first to take his third five-wicket haul. 🔥

Derbyshire 165 all out, 54 after our first innings. pic.twitter.com/BW7vJHZWje

— Northamptonshire CCC (@NorthantsCCC) September 10, 2024

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The heroes have gone through the one-day cup and the impact as a whole

Chahal’s exceptional form extends beyond red-ball cricket. In his one-day cup match for Northamptonshire, he took another five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5/14 against. Kenthis former team.

Chahal’s contributions have made him a valuable asset for Northamptonshire in the ongoing English summer. Despite a slow start in his County Championship debut, where he managed just one wicket, the leg-spinner has hit his stride. His impressive performance against Derbyshire reinforces his growing importance in Northamptonshire’s campaign this season.

The ultimate representation of India

Chahal had a short spell with Kent in the County Championship Division One last year, where he took nine wickets in two games. Chahal retained the representation India in a warm-up game against Bangladesh during the T20 World Cup 2024 New York. Despite being selected for the tournament, Chahal did not feature in any of India’s official matches. However, his current regional performance may serve as a reminder of his abilities across formats.

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