"England have found a gem"- Fans elated as Jamie Smith destroys Indian bowlers with his brutal ton at Edgbaston

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Published at :July 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Modified at :July 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM

"England have found a gem"- Fans elated as Jamie Smith destroys Indian bowlers with his brutal ton at Edgbaston

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Jamie Smith slammed his test century in just 80 balls.

England Cricket Team keeper-batter Jamie Smith came up with a brutal batting effort in the ongoing second test against the Indian Cricket Team. The match between the two teams is taking place at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham.

Jamie Smith has brought England back in the ongoing second test against India. In response to India’s 587, the hosts had a terrible start with the bat as they lost early wickets and were left reeling at 84 for five. However, it was then that Smith, along with Harry Brook, joined hands and bailed India out of trouble.

Smith, in particular, looked in threatening mode as he attacked the Indian bowlers and scored runs at a quick rate. The keeper-batter played the bowlers with utmost ease and made sure that he took the pressure away from Harry Brook.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 04: Jamie Smith of England celebrates reaching his century during the day three of the 2nd Rothesay Test Match at Edgbaston on July 04, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) — Jamie Smith celebrates his ton. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Smith raced to a quickfire fifty and made sure he didn’t throw away the start that he had. The right-hander got even more aggressive and brought up a magnificent ton in just 80 balls that put India on the back foot and under pressure.

Smith, along with Harry Brook (91*), added 165 runs for the sixth wicket at lunch on day three. They counter-attacked the Indian bowlers, slamming them all over the park. The visitors had no answers to their domination as they looked extremely threatening.

Thanks to their brutal batting, England made up for the early losses. The hosts had a run rate of over five, which in itself says the kind of impact that they made with the bat in the first session of day three.

Fans on X react as Jamie Smith slams a brutal ton against India at Edgbaston

As Smith hit a brutal ton in the ongoing second test against India, fans on X (formerly Twitter) reacted to it. They lauded the England batter for his innings and gave mixed reactions. Here are some of them:

Have to say, Jamie Smith is a serious talent. The way he counter-attacked was unbelievable. Guy is only 24 years old as of now. England has found a gem.
— Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) July 4, 2025

That was an exciting and much needed hundred. Jamie Smith bats like a sailor who's on shore leave after a year on the high seas, banging on the door of the nearest tavern armed with a fistful of notes and youthful zest. Hope he bats another 2 hours.
— Cricket Reformation (@CricketRef) July 4, 2025

Prasiddh Krishna after JAMIE SMITH's 4,6,4,4,4 in an over 😭 pic.twitter.com/glelzLsZsb
— maithun (@Being_Humor) July 4, 2025

Jamie Smith might be England’s best batsman. Wonderful to watch and such a clean ball striker.
— AFCAMDEN (@AFCAMDEN) July 4, 2025

Wow .. Jamie smith .. We have just witnessed a bit of genius .. if you walked into the ground and saw the fields being set you would think England were dominating this game .. another session like that and it’s game on .. #ENGvIND
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 4, 2025

Jamie Smith's century is the first time in Test history a batter has made a hundred before lunch having been two wickets from coming to the crease at the start of the day
— Ben Gardner (@Ben_Wisden) July 4, 2025

A hundred before lunch, from 80 balls, for Jamie Smith. Came in on a hat-trick. Ridiculous player.
— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp) July 4, 2025

Who's this Jamie Smith now, playing T20 in Test Cricket… pic.twitter.com/c0dCz46pmU
— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) July 4, 2025

Jamie Smith is treating Prasidh Krishna like he's the neighbourhood bowler who just came to return the ball and got dragged into the match! 😄 pic.twitter.com/3idWDdU7kL
— Tanuj (@Tanujkaswan) July 4, 2025

Jamie Smith scored test century in just 80 balls when England were on 84/5… pic.twitter.com/wcdDNu7kzj
— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) July 4, 2025

80 BALL HUNDRED BY JAMIE SMITH. – Smith came when England were 89/5, a knock to remember Vs India. 👏 pic.twitter.com/FpOaJSpd3o
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 4, 2025

Jamie Smith now averages over 50 in Test cricket. Stokes averaging 31 since the youngster came in. Probably time to swap them in the order now
— Ben Jones (@benjonescricket) July 4, 2025

Proper counter attack by Jamie smith. Brilliant 💯.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 4, 2025

Jamie Smith batting below Ben Stokes… #EngvInd pic.twitter.com/2oHika3PCw
— Vithushan Ehantharajah (@Vitu_E) July 4, 2025

Jamie Smith walked out at 11.12am on a hat-trick ball and now has a century before lunch … remarkable
— Ali Martin (@Cricket_Ali) July 4, 2025

✅ Walks in on a hat-trick ball✅ Second over of the day✅ England 503 runs behind✅ Smashes it around the park✅ Scores a 80-ball hundred ✅ Bags 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿’s third-fastest Test 💯Outrageous from Jamie Smith.#ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/HXgrDXNlRn
— England's Barmy Army 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) July 4, 2025

Jamie Smith pic.twitter.com/9DotrYLQfV
— Cameron Ponsonby (@cameronponsonby) July 4, 2025

In how many balls did Jamie Smith slam ton at Edgbaston?

Jamie Smith took just 80 balls to reach his century at Edgbaston

How many games has Jamie Smith played for England in tests ?

Jamie Smith has so far played 12 tests for England.

Who is Jamie Smith ?

Jamie Smith is an English wicket-keeper batter, who made his test debut against West Indies at Lord’s in July 2024. So far, he has played 12 tests, 13 ODIs and 5 T20Is for England.

Who has hit the fastest test century for England?

Gilbert Jessop holds the record for scoring fastest century in test cricket for England with a 76-ball ton, which he scored against Australia in 1902.

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Ankitjit Singh

Ankitjit Singh is a dedicated sports journalist whose childhood dream was to play cricket—now, he serves the game through his work. With over three years of experience in reporting, writing, and editing, he brings deep insight to his coverage. A journalism graduate from Delhi University, Ankitjit’s passion for cricket took root during his college days and continues to drive his career.