Harry Brook Goes Past Yashasvi Jaiswal, Inches Closer To Root With Half-Century On Day 3

Harry Brook and Yashasvi Jaiswal [Source: @englandcricket/x, AP]

Harry Brook led England’s counterattacking charge against India on Day 3 of the second Test match at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Resuming his innings at 30* alongside Joe Root, Brook completed his half-century from 73 balls as the English score attained some stability following two early strikes in the day.

Through the course of his fighting knock, the attacking right-handed batter also soared past Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal for an elite landmark, and inched closer towards his own national teammate Root.

Harry Brook Records Second Most Test Fifties Since 2023

Harry Brook notched up his 13th Test half-century and his second this series against India through the course of his fighting knock on Day 3 of the second Test in Birmingham. The cricketer reached the landmark figure from 73 balls, clattering seven fours and a six in the process.

Brook also recorded his 17th score of fifty or more since January 2023, thus rising to number two among all Test players in the world during the same period. As of now, he only finds himself behind English legend and fellow prolific run-maker Joe Root with 19 such scores.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was previously the second joint-highest with Harry Brook in terms of number of fifty-plus scores in Tests since January 2023, has now slipped to number three on the list. Here is a look at six batters with the highest number of 50-plus scores in Test cricketer since 2023.

Most 50+ Scores by a Batter in Tests since 2023:

Harry Brook’s innings also propelled England past the 150-run mark with relative ease after they slipped to a precarious 84-5 at one stage of Day 3. Chasing India’s first innings total of 587 runs, England started the day finding themselves another 510 runs away from the visitors.

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