On Day Three at Edgbaston, India maintained dominance in the second Test, dismissing England for 407 in response to their first-innings total of 587. England started poorly, losing Root and Stokes early, but Brook and Smith rescued their innings with a 303-run partnership. Brook scored 158, while Smith finished unbeaten on 184. India's bowling attack, led by Siraj with impressive figures of 6-70, took England's last five wickets for just 20 runs. At stumps, India was 244 runs ahead with a strong position for victory.
England’s response began poorly, losing Joe Root and Ben Stokes to consecutive deliveries from Mohammed Siraj, leaving them at 84-5 and facing a substantial deficit.
Despite the early collapse, Harry Brook and Jamie Smith formed a remarkable partnership, putting together a solid 303-run stand, with Brook scoring 158 and Smith ending on 184 not out.
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