Harry Brook and Jamie Smith waged England’s spirited fightback against India on Day 3 of the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Forming forces at a precarious 84-5 in pursuit of India’s monumental 587-run total, the two middle-order batters shared 303 runs together for the sixth wicket to take England past the follow-on mark.
Both Brook and Jamie plundered majestic centuries, with the former getting cleaned up by Akash Deep to end their near 61-over long alliance.
Harry Brook And Jamie Smith Shatter Numerous Partnership Records
Harry Brook unleashed 158 runs from 234 balls with 17 fours and a six, and shared a 303-run partnership for the sixth wicket with fellow centurion Jamie Smith. The two cricketers extended England’s total from a precarious 84-5 to a commanding 387-6 by the time of Brook’s dismissal to Akash Deep.
Their partnership now marks England’s third highest for any wicket against India in Tests. Here, we take a look at England’s three biggest partnerships against Team India:
Highest Partnership For Any Wicket For England vs India In Tests:
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Harry Brook and Jamie Smith also notched up the third highest sixth-wicket partnership by any team against Team India in Test history. Here is a look at the top three sixth-wicket stands against India in Tests:
Highest 6th Wicket Partnership vs India in Tests:
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Moreover, the 303-run partnership between Harry Brook and Jamie Smith now marks the third highest for any wicket for England at the iconic Edgbaston venue in Birmingham. Here is a look at three of the highest partnerships formed by English batters here:
Highest Partnership For Any Wicket In Birmingham For England In Tests:
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The partnership is now the second-highest sixth-wicket stand by any English pair in Test history, only falling behind Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes ’ 399-run epic in Cape Town back in 2016. Here is a look at England’s five highest sixth-wicket partnerships, regardless of the opponents or venue:
Highest 6th Wicket Partnership for England in Tests:
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Harry Brook and Jamie Smith on Day 3 [Source: @englandcricket/x]
