Highest partnerships for England against India in Tests, Harry Brook and Jamie Smith enter the list after Edgbaston heroics

July 5, 2025 Credit: Getty

Brook and Smith's carnage

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Both batters scored tons

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Record-breaking partnership

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Saving England's sinking ship

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England post 407 on the board

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Entry in elite list

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Kevin Piertersen and Ian Bell

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Allan Lamb and Graham Gooch

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Harry Brook and Jamie Smith

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Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root

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