On Friday, Jamie Smith played the best Test innings of his life, a brilliant, attacking century that put India on the back foot. When Smith came in, England were in trouble, 5 down for less than 100. Smith and Harry Brook worked to rebuild, and attacked the Indian bowlers.
The pair’s attacking play worked a treat, as the Indian attack without Jasprit Bumrah looked bereft of ideas. Smith, the wicket-keeper batter, reached a century in 80 balls, the joint third fastest by an Englishman. He hit some lovely shots and went on to score over 150. When Smith reached 174 he made history and became the highest scoring English wicket-keeper.
Wicket keeper with highest individual score for Eng in tests :
| Player | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Smith | 184* | India |
| Alec Stewart | 173 | New Zealand |
| Jonny Bairstow | 167* | Sri Lanka |
| Alec Stewart | 164 | South Africa |
| Jos Buttler | 152 | Pakistan |
Before this Alec Stewart held the record, he scored it in 1997 against New Zealand in Auckland. No keeper had beaten it until Smith. Smith also had the chance to be the first English keeper to score a Test double century.
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Smith’s 174 puts him top of the list, Jonny Bairstow is third with 167 not out against Sri Lanka, Stewart is fourth with 164 against South Africa and Jos Buttler, the white ball specialist, is fifth. Smith’s innings is also the third highest by a keeper against India in Tests. Andy Flower tops the list, Smith is now second and third.
