Beauty! Yuzvendra Chahal shows off his spin heroics in County Championship - Watch

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jul 02, 2025, 22:48 IST

Text Size

Small
Medium
Large

Yuzvendra Chahal has made a sensational return to the County Championship 2025, immediately making an impact for Northamptonshire. He delivered a stunning delivery to dismiss Kent's batter, Singh, showcasing his brilliant off-spin. Chahal's previous stint saw him grab 19 wickets in four matches, and he aims to surpass that performance.

Beauty! Yuzvendra Chahal shows off his spin heroics in County Championship - Watch

Yuzvendra Chahal (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Yuzvendra Chahal has wasted no time reigniting his magic in the 2025 County Championship, delivering a ripper to clean bowl the batter and give Kent an early jolt. With Kent reeling at 29/2, Chahal’s brilliance was on full display as he drifted one in, got it to dip beautifully, and then spun it sharply to crash into off stump — an absolute peach that left the batter stunned and spectators in awe.Back with Northamptonshire for a second consecutive season, Chahal’s impact has been immediate. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The Indian leg-spinner has returned to the English domestic scene following a successful IPL campaign with Punjab Kings, bringing with him a wealth of experience and momentum. Watch:

He’s expected to play a key role for Northants in both red- and white-ball formats through the end of the season.Last year, Chahal made headlines with a career-best 9/99 against Derbyshire, and he already seems intent on topping that. His 2024 stint saw him finish with 19 wickets in just four first-class matches at an average of 21, making him one of the standout bowlers in the championship. His match-winning spells helped Northamptonshire clinch important victories late in the season and earned him praise from all corners of the dressing room.

"I thoroughly enjoyed my time here last season, so I’m very happy to be coming back,” Chahal said before his return. "There are some great people in that dressing room, and I can’t wait to be part of that again. We played some great cricket towards the back end of the season, so hopefully, we’re able to replicate that and big up some victories.”

EXCLUSIVE | David Gower on Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah and India's England tour

Northamptonshire’s head coach Darren Lehmann couldn’t hide his delight: “I’m really excited that one of the best leg spinners in the world is returning to Northamptonshire this season. He brings invaluable experience, and he’s an absolute gentleman who loves the game."With performances like today’s, Chahal’s spin artistry is once again the talk of county cricket.

Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu’s inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.

About the Author

TOI Sports Desk

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects. We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.

End of Article