IND vs ENG Live Score, 2nd Test Day 3: Jamie Smith’s Stunning 150 Powers England’s Fightback at Edgbaston
Jamie Smith scores a brilliant 150 as England fight back on Day 3 against India at Edgbaston, with strong support from Harry Brook.
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England’s fightback on Day 3 of the second Test at Edgbaston was led by a spectacular counter-attacking century from Jamie Smith, rescuing the hosts alongside Harry Brook.
India began the day dominant after posting a massive first-innings total of 567, boosted by Shubman Gill’s record 269. England resumed at 77/3, but Mohammed Siraj struck twice quickly, dismissing Joe Root for 22 and Ben Stokes for a golden duck—the first in his 113-Test career.
At 84/5, England looked in trouble. However, Smith took charge, surviving Siraj’s hat-trick ball and launching a blistering assault on the Indian bowlers. He smashed 22 runs off one over from Prasidh Krishna, with powerful boundaries and sixes off Ravindra Jadeja’s spin. Harry Brook backed him up with aggressive strokes, and the duo added 165 runs for the sixth wicket before lunch, scoring at over six runs per over.
Smith’s 80-ball century matched Brook’s rapid ton from Rawalpindi in 2022 and ranks among the fastest Test centuries by an England player, behind only Jessop and Bairstow.
England scored 172 runs in 27 overs in a thrilling morning session, with Smith and Brook embodying the fearless ‘Bazball’ style, energizing both team and crowd despite trailing by 338 runs at 249/5.
With clear skies and a flat pitch, England’s fightback continues to keep the Test alive and exciting for fans.
Latest Updates:
20:09 IST: Harry Brook dazzles with reverse sweeps against Washington Sundar, scoring 12 runs in the over. Score: ENG 352/5 (Brook 138*, Smith 156*)
20:06 IST: Tight bowling from Jadeja yields just 2 runs. Score: ENG 340/5 (Brook 127*, Smith 155*)
20:03 IST: Sundar keeps pressure with only 1 run conceded. Score: ENG 338/5 (Smith 154*, Brook 126*)
