Jamie Smith, Harry Brook lead England’s stunning counterpunch

Jamie Smith and Harry Brook Lead England's Stunning Counterpunch

Jamie Smith's unbeaten 102 and Harry Brook's 91 not out helped England recover from a shaky start to reach 249/5 on Day 3 of the Edgbaston Test. The duo's 165-run partnership kept India at bay, despite an early double blow from Mohammad Siraj.

After being reduced to 84/5, England's recovery was led by Smith, who scored at a brisk pace and reached his century in just 80 balls. Brook also found his rhythm, reaching his half-century in 72 balls. The pair's partnership was marked by some easy scoring opportunities, with Smith and Brook taking advantage of a lean slip cordon.

England's recovery was remarkable, with the team collecting 83 runs in the first hour despite the early setbacks. Smith was particularly aggressive, pulling short-pitched deliveries comfortably to the ropes and taking on the Indian spinners. At the stroke of Lunch, he brought up an 80-ball half-century, sharing the record with Brook.

Brief Scores

England 249/5 (Jamie Smith 102*, Harry Brook 91*; Mohammad Siraj 3-49) trail India 587 by 338 runs.