# England vs India 2nd Test Day 3: Match Report as Siraj’s Six-Fer Powers India Ahead After Brook-Smith Heroics

URL: https://technosports.co.in/england-vs-india-siraj-6-wkts-india-brook-smith/  
Published: 2025-07-05  
Updated: 2025-07-05  
Author: Ankush Mallick

The third day of the **[England](https://www.ecb.co.uk/)vs**[**India**](https://www.bcci.tv/)2nd Test at Edgbaston was a gripping spectacle filled with drama, dominance, and a late resurgence. While a record-breaking partnership between **Harry Brook** and **Jamie Smith** gave England a fighting chance, it was **Mohammad Siraj**‘s sensational six-wicket haul that allowed India to reclaim momentum late in the day.

![England vs india day 3](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/England-vs-India-Day-3-819x1024.webp)

At stumps, India had raced to **64/1 in 13 overs**, extending their overall lead to **244 runs**. However, with weather concerns looming large over the final two days, the visitors must act decisively to level the series.

## Siraj’s Early Strikes Rattle England

Resuming at 72/3, England’s shaky position in the **England vs India** contest was immediately worsened by Siraj’s fierce burst in just the second over of the morning. **Joe Root**, attempting a flick, feathered one to **Rishabh Pant** down the leg side. The very next delivery was a brutish short ball to **Ben Stokes**, which leapt off the surface and clipped the glove en route to the keeper.

![Siraj](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Siraj-1-771x1024.webp)

From 72/3 to 84/5, India’s hopes of enforcing the follow-on seemed very much alive. But the entry of Jamie Smith, on debut, changed the script of the day entirely.

## Brook and Smith Rewrite Records in England vs India Classic

With the top order in tatters, the sixth-wicket stand between **Brook** and **Smith** transformed the **England vs India** Test into a riveting contest. Their 303-run partnership didn’t just rescue England—it nearly put them in the driver’s seat.

Jamie Smith began in style, dispatching the hat-trick ball straight down the ground. The counterattack escalated quickly, with Smith taking **23 runs off a single over** from Prasidh Krishna. His intent was evident: positive footwork, clean pulls, and dismissive drives defined his innings.

![Harry brook and jamie smith](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Harry-Brook-and-Jamie-Smith-1-1024x683.webp)
*Harry Brook and Jamie Smith*

Brook, steady initially, began to unfurl his range soon after. He reached his fifty in 72 deliveries, while Smith smashed his maiden Test ton off just 80 balls before the lunch break. The hosts dominated the session, scoring **172 runs** without losing a wicket.

## Frustration Grows for India As England Build

As the afternoon unfolded in the **England vs India** thriller, the pair’s fluency slowed marginally, but they remained solid. Brook reached his **ninth Test hundred**, while Smith crossed **150 off 144 balls**, the **fifth-fastest for England** in Test history.

![Harry brook](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Harry-Brook-1-1024x683.webp)
*Harry Brook*

Even after the second new ball was taken, the duo added to India’s agony. Smith was dropped on 121, a tough chance shelled by Pant, as India’s intensity in the field dipped. Eventually, the pair reached **300 runs together**, becoming the first English duo to add 300 or more for the sixth wicket or lower against India.

## Akash Deep Opens Door; Siraj Smashes It Wide Open

India needed inspiration—and it came right after Tea. **Akash Deep**, who had toiled hard without much reward, finally delivered by dismissing Brook for 158. The inswinger beat the bat and sent the off-stump cartwheeling.

![Akash deep](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Akash-Deep-1-1024x650.webp)
*Akash Deep*

That opened the floodgates. Akash had **Chris Woakes** edging to slip for a well-set trap. Siraj returned to mop up the tail, trapping **Brydon Carse LBW**, dismissing **Josh Tongue** with another in-dipper, and castling **Shoaib Bashir** for a golden duck.

England collapsed from **387/5 to 407 all out**, handing India a healthy **first-innings lead of 180 runs**. Siraj’s final figures of **6 for 70** marked his fourth five-wicket haul in Tests, sealing a memorable day for him personally.

![Siraj](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Siraj-2-1024x720.webp)

**Mohammad Siraj**: *“**I always try to give my best for the team. Today, the conditions helped, and I just focused on bowling the right lengths**.”*

## England vs India: Smith Stands Tall Amidst Carnage

Even as wickets tumbled around him, **Jamie Smith** continued to stand firm. He smashed a few late boundaries, including a six and a four in one over from Akash, before running out of partners. His unbeaten **184 off 199 balls** is now the **highest Test score by an English wicketkeeper against India**, and he carried his bat through the innings—an impressive feat in only his second Test match.

Of England’s 407 runs, **342 came from Brook and Smith**, with **six players registering ducks**, underlining the duo’s monumental effort.

![Jamie smith](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Jamie-Smith-1-1024x656.webp)
*Jamie Smith*

**Jamie Smith**: *“**It’s a special feeling to get my first Test century, but it would’ve been nicer if it had come in a stronger team performanc**e.”*

## India Respond Aggressively Under Lights

With the Edgbaston sky darkening again and light deteriorating, India’s openers decided not to hold back. **Yashasvi Jaiswal**, fresh off his dominant first-innings 209, began with purpose, racing to 28 off just 22 balls.

![Jaiswal](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Jaiswal-819x1024.webp)

His knock included **six crisp boundaries**, and during his stay, he became the **joint-fastest Indian to 2000 Test runs** (40 innings), matching **Rahul Dravid** and **Virender Sehwag**.

However, his innings ended in controversy. Trapped LBW by Josh Tongue, Jaiswal reviewed the decision after a noticeable delay. England protested the timing, but the umpires accepted the review. The ball-tracking confirmed the on-field decision, and Jaiswal had to walk back.

## England vs India Test on a Knife’s Edge — Weather the Real Threat?

As stumps were drawn on Day 3, India had reached **64/1**, with *KL Rahul (28)** looking assured. The visitors’ lead stood at **244**, a sizeable buffer in any conditions.

But the **England vs India 2nd Test** faces a looming threat—**rain** is forecast for both Day 4 and Day 5. If persistent showers wipe out play, it could deny India a well-earned chance at victory. On the other hand, if the weather holds and India can bat quickly on the fourth morning, a thrilling finish might yet be on the cards.

![Indian cricket team](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Indian-cricket-team-1024x695.webp)

### **Brief Scores – England vs India 2nd Test, Day 3**

| **Team** | **Innings** | **Top Scorers** | **Top Bowlers** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **India** | 1st Innings: 587 all out | Ravindra Jadeja 209, Shubman Gill 269 | Chris Woakes 2/181, Josh Tongue 2/119 |
| **England** | 1st Innings: 407 all out | Jamie Smith 184*, Harry Brook 158 | Mohammad Siraj 6/70, Akash Deep 4/88 |
| **India** | 2nd Innings: 64/1 (13 overs) | KL Rahul 28*, Yashasvi Jaiswal 28 | Josh Tongue 1/12 |

**India lead England by 244 runs at stumps on Day 3**

## Key Records from Day 3 – England vs India

| Milestone | Achievement |
| --- | --- |
| Highest 6th-wicket stand vs India | 303 by Smith & Brook |
| Fastest 150s by Englishmen | Smith (5th – 144 balls) |
| Most ducks in England innings | 6 |
| Siraj’s haul | 6/70 – 4th Test five-for |
| Jaiswal milestone | Fastest Indian to 2000 runs (joint – 40 innings) |

## What to Expect on Day 4

Heading into Day 4 of the England vs India Test, the visitors will aim to bat through the entire day, build on their 244-run lead, and set a formidable target—ideally **600 or more**—to ensure defeat is completely off the table. The plan would be to give England a tricky hour to bat at the end of the day under fading light. On the other hand, England, true to their **Bazball ethos**, may well go for the chase on Day 5 regardless of the size of the target. That aggressive approach could present India with a **golden opportunity** to strike and level the series if conditions and time allow.

![Indian cricket team](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Indian-cricket-team-1-1024x725.webp)

As the Edgbaston Test enters its final stretch, the question remains: will the weather rob cricket fans of a thrilling conclusion, or will India have enough time to seal a famous win? Only time—and clouds—will tell.

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## FAQs

### What is the current situation of the England vs India 2nd Test?

India lead by 244 runs with nine wickets in hand at stumps on Day 3.

### Who were England’s top performers in the first innings?

Jamie Smith scored an unbeaten 184 and Harry Brook contributed 158. Together, they added 303 runs.

### How did Mohammad Siraj perform?

Siraj claimed 6 for 70, including crucial wickets in both the morning and the tail-end phases.

### Why was Yashasvi Jaiswal’s DRS review controversial?

Jaiswal took longer than usual to review his LBW decision, which England objected to, but the review was accepted and upheld.

### What is the weather forecast for the remainder of the Test?

Rain is expected on both Day 4 and Day 5, which could affect India’s push for a win.