Brook’s Century Ignites Edgbaston Test: Fan Reactions to ENG vs IND, Day 3

  • July 4, 2025

The English cricket sensation, Harry Brook, illuminated Edgbaston with a remarkable century during the second Test match against India on the third day, strengthening his growing image as one of England’s most talented batsmen and improving his team’s situation.

Harry Brook’s brilliant ton rescues England at Edgbaston

On a difficult day, when the Indian bowlers made an impressive start—dismissing Joe Root and captain Ben Stokes in the first hour—Brook provided stability. After appearing confident the previous day, Brook continued his impressive performance alongside the young Jamie Smith, who also displayed an exciting, aggressive batting style.

Brook proceeded to achieve a determined yet rapid century, reaching this milestone in just 137 balls, including 12 fours and a six. He initially faced a challenging period against Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, demonstrating significant resilience and skill. Once settled, he discovered his rhythm, powerfully hitting the weaker deliveries with effortless timing and assurance.

Now, it is up to the young and extremely skilled duo to ensure the home team remains competitive in this crucial game. Their partnership could be crucial as the match unfolds, particularly as the momentum gradually returns to England.

Here’s how fans reacted:

 

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India loses grip after a fiery start on Day 3

Concurrently, the Indian bowlers’ confidence appeared to diminish following a promising start to the day. After reducing the home side to 87 for 5, they suddenly struggled as England’s bold approach, commonly known as Bazball—a daring, attacking style of play—significantly altered the course of the game. Aside from Siraj, the other Indian bowlers struggled to establish a consistent rhythm or maintain pressure on the batsmen throughout the session.

Nevertheless, with a substantial first-innings score in their favor, India remains in a commanding position in the match and has ample opportunity to recover. England, already with five wickets down, faces a challenging task to close the deficit and prevent a collapse. For India, the priority now is to quickly break this important partnership and dismiss the tail-enders without delay, maximizing their chances of regaining control and drawing the series at 1-1.

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