Jamie Smith Shines as England Trails India by 338 Runs
Smith's century has given England a glimmer of hope, and with Brook's support, they will look to chase down India's lead and level the series. The match is poised to be a closely contested one, with both teams giving it their all to emerge victorious.
England's Jamie Smith has created history by scoring the joint-third fastest century for England in the ongoing second Test against India at Edgbaston, reaching the triple-figure mark in just 80 deliveries.
Smith's blistering knock included a 24-run over against Prasidh Krishna, where he took on the fast bowler with pull shots and cleared the boundary for sixes. This is the second-fastest century for England in Tests, with Smith also becoming the first England batter to score more than 100 runs in a session before lunch after starting his innings from scratch. Smith's achievement is also notable as he has smashed the fourth fastest century against India in Test cricket, with David Warner holding the record with a 69-ball century in 2012.
England's top order, including Joe Root and Ben Stokes, has been dismissed early in the innings, but Smith and Harry Brook have steadied the ship. India's bowlers, including Mohammad Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja, have been trying to contain the English batsmen, but Smith and Brook have been aggressive in their approach. The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with England looking to make a comeback after a poor start.
India's lead is 338 runs, and England will need to score quickly to get back into the match. Smith and Brook will be crucial in England's efforts to make a comeback. The weather forecast suggests that there will be some rain in the afternoon, which could affect the play. Despite the challenges, Smith and Brook have been in excellent form, scoring a century and adding 150 partnership, and will look to continue their aggressive approach to try and level the series.
The match is expected to be a thrilling one, with both teams looking to outdo each other. England will need to score quickly and efficiently to get back into the match, while India will look to contain the English batsmen and secure a victory. With Smith and Brook in excellent form, England will be hoping to make a comeback and level the series.