England's Historic Test Match: Six Ducks and Two Centuries in One Innings

A Unique Record at Edgbaston

In a remarkable turn of events during the second Test against India at Edgbaston, England made an unusual mark in cricket history. While six of their batsmen were dismissed without scoring, Harry Brook and Jamie Smith each managed to surpass the 150-run mark in the same innings.

This unprecedented occurrence marks the first time in Test cricket that a team has recorded six ducks alongside two individual scores exceeding 150 in a single innings.

Brook and Smith Shine Amidst Duck Drought

Harry Brook showcased his talent with a stellar innings of 158 runs, demonstrating exceptional control and shot selection under pressure. Meanwhile, Jamie Smith contributed significantly with 184 runs, leading England's fightback after they found themselves at a precarious 84 for 5.

However, the innings was marred by the dismissal of six English batsmen without any runs. The players who fell for ducks in the first innings of the second Test against India included Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, and Shoaib Bashir.

Prior to this match, England had recorded five ducks in an innings on four occasions, but this was the first time they reached the dubious milestone of six.

Strange Statistics from England's Innings

Despite the batting collapse, the impressive performances by Brook and Smith allowed England to post a total of 407 runs, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Test cricket. Interestingly, this total is the lowest ever for a team that has had a partnership of over 300 runs. It also stands as England's lowest total despite having two players score over 150.

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This marks only the second time that England has managed to score over 400 runs after losing five wickets for less than 100 runs. The last instance occurred against Pakistan in 2010 when England recovered from 47 for 5 to reach 446 all out at Lord's.