England made an incredible comeback on Day 3 at Edgbaston. Jamie Smith and Harry Brook scored lots of runs together. Their partnership of 271 runs helped England fight back against India. The crowd watched some amazing cricket throughout the morning session.
England started the day in big trouble with only 77 runs. They had lost three batsmen already and needed someone special. India had scored 567 runs in their first innings earlier. Shubman Gill’s 269 runs put England under huge pressure from the start.
Mohammed Siraj bowled really well and got Joe Root out early. Ben Stokes also lost his wicket to Siraj’s good bowling. England found themselves at 84 runs with 5 wickets lost. Things looked very bad for the home team at that point.
Jamie Smith Plays Like a Hero
Jamie Smith came to bat when England needed him most. The wicket-keeper has played only 12 Test matches so far. But Smith showed no fear against India’s bowlers on Friday. He hit boundaries all around the ground with confident shots.
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Smith scored his century in just 80 balls with aggressive batting. This was one of the fastest hundreds ever by an Englishman. He matched Harry Brook’s record from 2022 with this performance. The crowd cheered loudly when Smith reached his hundred runs.
Harry Brook Supports Smith Perfectly
Harry Brook played very well alongside Smith throughout their partnership. Both batsmen scored runs quickly and frustrated India’s bowling attack. They added 271 runs together for the sixth wicket partnership. Their run rate was over 6 runs per over consistently.
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Brook hit some beautiful shots through the covers and square. He supported Smith when the pressure was highest on England. The pair worked well together and never let India dominate.
England Fights Back Hard
England scored 172 runs in just 27 overs during the morning. This quick scoring changed the match completely for the home team. By tea time, England had reached 355 runs losing 5 wickets.
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India still leads by 232 runs but England has hope now. Smith and Brook have given their team a real chance. The match has become very exciting for cricket fans watching.
