England vs India 2nd Test 2025: Jamie Smith etched his name in the history books with a sensational 184*, helping England build a 303-run stand with Harry Brook. However, six English batters fell for ducks as India fought back in a dramatic third day of the 2nd Test at Edgbaston.
Historic Records Tumble on a Dramatic Day 3 of England vs India Test at Edgbaston
Day 3 of the 2nd Test between England vs India at Edgbaston was nothing short of a rollercoaster. It was a day that saw two monumental centuries, a historic 303-run partnership, six ducks, and a remarkable ten-wicket haul by India’s new-ball duo. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the stats and stories that shaped the day:
Jamie Smith’s Unbeaten 184 – A Knock for the Ages
- Jamie Smith’s innings of 184 not out became the highest score by an England wicketkeeper in Test history, surpassing Alec Stewart’s 173 against New Zealand in 1997.
- Smith, batting at No. 7, also recorded the highest score from that position or lower for England – and the highest ever from No. 7 or below against India in Tests.
- His century came off just 80 balls, making it the joint-third-fastest Test hundred for England and the fastest ever in England vs India Tests. The previous record was held by Kapil Dev (86 balls in 1982).
Brook and Smith’s 303-run Stand – One for the Record Books
- Harry Brook (158) and Jamie Smith combined for a 303-run sixth-wicket partnership, the second-highest for England in Tests for that wicket.
- This duo became only the ninth pair in Test cricket history to post a 300+ stand for the sixth wicket.
- For Harry Brook, this was his third 300-plus partnership in Tests making him the first English player to achieve that feat.
Six Ducks and a Collapse – England’s Strange Tale
- Six English batters were dismissed for zero, the most ducks ever in a single innings for England in Test history.
- This was just the second time India has taken six ducks in one innings, showcasing their sharp bowling discipline despite the big partnership.
- Despite the 303-run stand, England were bowled out for 407, the lowest total ever for an innings featuring a 300+ partnership.
- It was also the lowest team total where two batters scored 150+. The previous lowest was 414 by West Indies in 1968.
- Remarkably, it’s the highest team total among innings that contained six ducks.
India’s Bowling Brilliance – Siraj & Akash Deep Shine
- Mohammed Siraj (6/70) and Akash Deep (4/88) shared all 10 wickets, becoming only the fourth Indian new-ball pair to do so in a Test innings.
- All previous such instances included Kapil Dev, with the last time being in 1983 against West Indies in Ahmedabad.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Hits New Milestone
- Yashasvi Jaiswal became the joint-fastest Indian batter to reach 2000 Test runs, doing so in just 40 innings.
- He now shares this record with Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag, underlining his consistency and class at the top of the order.
FAQ
Q1. Who scored the highest runs for England as a wicketkeeper in Tests?
A: Jamie Smith, with an unbeaten 184* against India in 2025.
Q2. What is the highest sixth-wicket partnership for England in Tests?
A: 303 runs by Jamie Smith and Harry Brook, the second-highest ever for England.
Q3. How many ducks did England register in their first innings at Edgbaston?
A: Six batters were dismissed for a duck – the most ever in a single innings for England.
Q4. Which Indian bowlers took all 10 England wickets?
A: Mohammed Siraj (6) and Akash Deep (4) – a rare all-new-ball effort.
Q5. Who is the joint-fastest Indian to reach 2000 Test runs?
A: Yashasvi Jaiswal, in 40 innings – tied with Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag.
