IND vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 3 Live: Jamie Smith, Harry Brook Rebuild After Collapse The first session of the third day of the second Test match between India and England being played at Edgbaston was completely in England’s favor. When the morning play started, England was in a very difficult situation – the score was 83/4, and India’s strong bowling was in front of them. But what happened after this, not only changed the course of the match, but also forced the spectators to get up from their seats.
This is the story of two young batsmen – Jamie Smith and Harry Brook – who not only handled the innings but also destroyed the strategies of the Indian bowlers and brought England to a strong position.
A ray of hope in the hour of crisis: From 83/5 to 249/5
As soon as the play started in the morning, a dreamlike scene unfolded for India. Siraj sent Joe Root and Ben Stokes to the pavilion on two consecutive balls. England had lost 5 wickets for just 83 runs. Both Indian fans and bowlers were thinking that now the entire innings would be confined to less than 150.
But then Jamie Smith came to the crease. He confidently cover drove Siraj’s hat-trick ball into a boundary. From here he expressed his intentions that this innings was not going to be easy.
– England’s struggle, then rise
England’s start was not very good on the third day. The team had lost 5 wickets and there were only 109 runs on the scoreboard. India’s bowlers were dominating, but then something changed…
– Harry Brook and Jamie Smith’s partnership started
Harry Brook and Jamie Smith, who were settled on the pitch, started collecting runs slowly. Brook played with patience and understanding, while Smith adopted an aggressive style.
– Jamie Smith’s stormy innings
Jamie Smith completed his century in just 80 balls. He hit fours and sixes continuously and put pressure on the Indian bowlers. This was his first Test century.
– 150 run partnership
Smith and Brook together made a great partnership of 150 runs. When England was in trouble, these two took charge of the team and increased the score rapidly.
– England’s position strong
England’s score was 249/5 till lunch. Smith was unbeaten on 102* and Brook on 91*. Both completed a partnership of 165 runs in 154 balls. The course of the match seemed to be changing.
– Jamie Smith’s aggressive batting
Smith showed aggressive style against Washington Sundar and Jadeja. He also rotated the strike well along with the boundaries. The audience welcomed him by standing up.
– Harry Brook’s sensible batting
Brook gave Smith a chance to play more by constantly rotating the strike. He scored 91 runs in 127 balls and played every ball carefully.
– Jamie’s name among the fastest century makers
Jamie Smith has now joined the list of fastest Test century makers for England. He did this feat in just 80 balls, which is very special.
– Decline in India’s bowling
Prasidh Krishna proved to be the most expensive bowler. He gave 50 runs in 5 overs. Indian bowlers failed to take wickets and England made a comeback.
– Now the match is tied
By lunch, England had made a complete comeback. This partnership of Jamie Smith and Harry Brook has become the turning point of the match. Now India will have to take wickets or else the match may slip away.
October 9, 2025