England star wicketkeeper-better Jamie Smith Impressed everyone with his sublime batting performance On the second Test day at 3 Against India. The right -handed batsman burnt the Edgbaston Stadium with his tornado strokeplay, played an important role in England’s Fightback on the third day.
Third day started on a sour note for England Root And Ben stokes Quickly rejected in succession, both fell for a fierce magic Mohammad SirajThe Indian Pacer hit twice in two delivery, to 5 to 84 to 5 and kept him in a serious position during the morning session.
Jamie Smith and Harry Brook stage record-breaking partnership
From that point, Smith shook hands Harry Brook Production of one of the most memorable reversal in recent test history. The two added 303 runs for the sixth wicket, aggressively neutralized the Indian bowling attack and the early pace by visitors.
Brooke eventually fell after a luxurious 158, and his dismissal triggered a low -order collapse. England’s innings came to a fast end, folding for 407, but Smith remained firm until the end, unbeaten at 184. Despite disappearing in a dual century, his contribution was invaluable. Although Smith did not reach the 200-Run mark, he recorded his name in record books by entering the highest personal score by England wicketkeeper in Test cricket. Let us now take a look at the top 5 highest score by an English wicketkeeper in Test History.
The top 5 highest score by an English wicketkeeper in the test
1) Jamie Smith – 184 vs India, 2025*
On the Edgbaston Pitch, a batting -friendly Edgbaston, Smith’s knock stood out for her maturity and dominance. A world -class Indian bowling attack is facing the characteristics of Sirj, and Ravindra jadeja24 -year -old retaliation fearlessly. His unbeaten 184 is now the highest score in Test history by England wicketkeeper, which is crossing a record that stood for almost three decades made by mythological Alec stewart,
2) Alec Stewart – 173 vs New Zealand, 1997
Former England captain and one of the country’s most technically sound wicketkeepers, Stewart smoke against 173. New Zealand On the Lord. At a time when England lost the opener Nick night Quickly, stewart’s knock was a mixture of elegance and patience. He batted for more than six hours and helped England dominate the Test match, set a benchmark for keeper-batsmen. The competition was eventually drawn but Stewart caught the match’s player.
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3) Johnny Baresto – 167 vs Sri Lanka, 2016*
One of England’s modern day Test stallwarts, Bairstow played a sensational knock against 167. Sri Lanka On the Lord. Displaying its trademark aggression and precision, Bairstow saved England from a middle-order collapse after 4 defeat for 84 and ensured the first time for the first time. His innings was marked by the smart rotation of the fluent drive and the strike, which gave him praise for flexibility with flexibility as England managed to reach 416 in their first innings. The match ended in a draw and Bairstow earned the Player of the Match Award.
4) Alex Stewart – 164 vs South Africa, 1998
A year after his New Zealand heroes, Stewart built another gem- against 164 South Africa In Manchester. Known for steps during big occasions, Stewart’s innings came against a powerful proteus pace attack. Alan Donald And Sean pollockHis ability to absorb pressure and anchor the innings strengthened his reputation as one of England’s best wicketkeeper-bits.
5) Jose Butler – 152 vs Pakistan, 2020
Known for his explosive white ball, Butler proved the metal of his red balls, with a brilliant 152 against 152 Pakistan In Ageas Bowl. His innings filled with aggressive strokeplays and quick scoring shifted the speed in England’s favor. Butler’s ability to play shots attacking without compromising on technology made an English wicketkeeper one of the most entertaining innings in recent years. Butler was made a series player after ending with 267 runs.
