Jamie Smith scripts history, slams highest score by a wicketkeeper/batter for England in Test

ANI July 5, 2025 327 views

Jamie Smith scripted history with an extraordinary Test innings of 184* against India at Edgbaston. His remarkable performance broke multiple records, including the highest score by an England wicketkeeper. Partnering with Harry Brook, Smith helped England recover from a precarious 84/5 to a commanding position. The duo's 303-run partnership exemplified the aggressive "Bazball" approach, stunning cricket fans and rewriting record books.

"Bazball reigns supreme" - Match Commentary
Birmingham, July 4: England's wicketkeeper/batter Jamie Smith scripts history, as he slams the highest score (184*) by a wicketkeeper for the Three Lions in Test.

Key Points

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Jamie Smith slams highest Test score by England wicketkeeper at 184*

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Partnership with Harry Brook reaches 303 runs

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Equalled third-fastest Test century by an England batter

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Rescued England from 84/5 to 387/6

He achieved this feat in his outing against India on Day 3 of the second test at Edgbaston on Friday. He surpassed former England wicketkeeper/batter Alec Stewart, who smashed 173 against New Zealand in 1997.

Smith now has the highest Test score from No.7 or lower for England, surpassing KS Ranjitsinhji's 175 against Australia (SCG, 1897). He also brought up his century in just 80 balls, equalling the third-fastest Test hundred by an England batter, alongside Brook's effort against Pakistan in 2022.

His innings included 21 fours and four sixes. Smith, alongside Harry Brook, toppled multiple records by scripting a 303-run stand on the third day of the second Test against India.

There were many threes in the sizzling partnership between Brook and Smith, which left the spectators mesmerised. 'Bazball' reigned supreme as Brook and Smith's rescue act pulled England back from 84/5 to 387/6.

Brook and Smith's memorable exploits were the third 300-plus stand for the sixth wicket or lower for England in Tests after 399 between Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow (against South Africa, Cape Town, 2016) and 332 between Jonathan Trott and Stuart Broad (against Pakistan, Lord's, 2010).

Remarkably, it was also the third 300-plus partnership for England against India for any wicket after 350 between Ian Bell and Kevin Pietersen (The Oval, 2011) and 308 between Graham Gooch and Allan Lamb (Lord's, 1990).

Coming to the match, Mohammed Siraj grabbed six wickets as India bowled out England for 407 runs, taking a first-innings lead of 180 runs in the first innings of the second test at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Akash Deep also helped India's cause with four wickets to his name.

Before the end of the day play India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal for 28. Rahul 28* and Karun Nair 7* stand tall on the crease as India finished Day 3 on 64/1, leading by 244.

Brief score: India: 587 (Shubman Gill 269, Ravindra Jadeja 89, Shoaib Bashir 3/167) against England: 407 ( Jamie Smith 184*, Harry Brook 158; Mohammed Siraj 6/70/). India 64/1 (KL Rahul 28*, Yashasvi Jaiswal 28; Josh Tongue 1/12).

Reader Comments

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Priya S
Bazball is entertaining but I'm worried about our bowling attack's inability to contain runs. 300+ partnership is unacceptable at this level. Need better strategies against aggressive batting!
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Aryan P
Smith's knock was class! But let's not forget Shubman's 269 - that's the real game-changer. India's lead is healthy, just need to bat well tomorrow. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India, I must say Smith-Brook partnership was breathtaking! But Indian team showing great character. Test cricket at its best 👏
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Vikram M
Credit where it's due - Smith played brilliantly. But our boys will bounce back! Remember we still have 244 run lead. Time for Rahul to play a big innings tomorrow.
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Kavya N
Test cricket is alive and kicking! What a match so far - records tumbling every session. Hope we can wrap this up with a win. Bumrah needs to fire in second innings!
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Michael C
Watching from Mumbai - this is why I love test cricket! Smith's innings was special but India still in driver's seat. That first innings total is massive.

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