Fri Jul 04 14:48:01 UTC 2025: **England Mounts Stunning Comeback Against India in Second Test**
**Edgbaston, Birmingham -** England staged a remarkable recovery on Day 3 of the second Test against India, fueled by a dominant partnership between Harry Brook and Jamie Smith. After a shaky start that saw them reeling at 84/5, the duo combined for a stunning 271-run stand, shifting the momentum in England’s favor.
Mohammed Siraj had earlier rocked the English batting lineup, dismissing key players Joe Root and Ben Stokes in quick succession. However, Brook and Smith launched a counter-attack, both reaching centuries. Smith’s aggressive innings saw him reach his century in just 80 balls, the joint third-fastest Test hundred by an Englishman.
At Tea on Day 3, England reached 355/5 after 75 overs, reducing India’s first innings lead to 232. The strong response follows India captain Shubman Gill’s record-breaking double-century in India’s first innings. The match remains finely poised, with England looking to further erode India’s lead.
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