Top 5 Fastest Test Centuries by England Batters as Jamie Smith Equals Harry Brook Record in IND vs ENG 2nd Test

Jamie Smith blasts century in blazing England counter attack against India

Jamie Smith led a fabulous England counter against India at Edgbaston with one of the fastest Test hundreds ever by an English batter.

Top 5 fastest Test centuries by England batters as Jamie Smith equals Harry Brook record in IND vs ENG 2nd Test

Jamie Smith stormed to a century in just 80 balls in the 2nd Test vs India, matching Harry Brook’s mark for England’s joint third-fastest hundred in Test cricket.

IND vs ENG: Jamie Smith smashes joint-third fastest Test century for England

Jamie Smith came out to bat when England were in a precarious position at 84/5 and took the attack to the Indian bowlers. He took a special liking to Prasidh Krishna, smashing him for 24 runs in a single over on his way to a blistering century at Edgbaston.

ENG vs IND: Jamie Smith scores joint third-fastest century by an England batter in Tests

Smith reached the milestone in 80 balls, joining Harry Brook in the list. The fastest century by an England batter is by GL Jessop in 76 balls in 1902.

ENG vs IND: Jamie Smith slams 80-ball ton at Edgbaston - Top 6 fastest ...

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