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Harry Brook And Jamie Smith Script History With Record-Breaking Partnership vs India

Aashay Chopade

Jamie Smith and Harry Brook (Source: AP Photos)Jamie Smith and Harry Brook (Source: AP Photos)

The second Test between India and England at Edgbaston is turning out to be an interesting affair with the home team fighting back. The English team was reduced to 84-5 in reply to India's massive score of 587 and were in danger of following on.

Smith And Brook Break Records With Attacking Mindset

However, Jamie Smith came out with great intent at number 7 and took the pressure away from Brook in no time. Both of them lashed out at any short deliveries that came their way, scoring centuries in quick time to bring England back on track.

On their way, they have broken the record for the highest-ever 6th wicket stand for England against India in Tests, crossing  250-runs together. They are the first pair to score over 200 runs in Tests for England during a sixth-wicket stand, and have beaten the duo of Chris Woakes and Jonny Bairstow. They scored 189 runs together for the sixth wicket at Lord's in the 2018 series between the two sides.

English legends like Ian Botham, David Gower also feature in the list and it is turning out to be a once-in-a-generation stand between two youngsters.

List Of Highest Sixth-Wicket Stands For England Against India

  • 268* - Harry Brook and Jamie Smith, Birmingham, 2025
  • 189 - Chris Woakes and Jonny Bairstow, Lord’s, 2018
  • 171 - Ian Botham and Bob Taylor, Wankhede, 1980
  • 169 - Ian Botham and Geoff Miller, Manchester, 1982
  • 165* - David Gower and Geoff Miller, Birmingham, 1979
  • 159 - Godfrey Evans and Tom Graveney, Lord’s, 1952

English Pair Goes Past Jadeja-Pant At Edgbaston

Also, the two have notched up the highest-ever partnership for the sixth wicket at Edgbaston in Test cricket. Previously, Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant held that record. Jadeja, in the first innings of this game, was also involved in a 203-run stand for the sixth wicket with Shubman Gill, and it has been a game where many batting records have been created.

Highest 6th-Wicket Partnership At Edgbaston In Tests:

  • 250* - Harry Brook and Jamie Smith (England) vs India, Birmingham, 2025
  • 222 - Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant (India) vs England, 2022
  • 203 - Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill (India) vs England, 2025

Jamie Smith scored his century in just 80 balls and recorded the fastest-ever hundred by an English batter in Test cricket against India. He is now closing in on a double century, and Shubman Gill's boys need to find a breakthrough to keep England in check.