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Who is Jamie Smith? The batter with highest Test score by an English keeper
Highest Test score by an English wicketkeeper-batter
Player Score Opponent Venue Date
J.L. Smith 174* India Birmingham 02 Jul 2025
A.J. Stewart 173 New Zealand Auckland 24 Jan 1997
J.M. Bairstow 167* Sri Lanka Lord's 09 Jun 2016
A.J. Stewart 164 South Africa Manchester 02 Jul 1998
J.C. Buttler 152 Pakistan Southampton 21 Aug 2020
J.M. Bairstow 150* South Africa Cape Town 02 Jan 2016
Who is Jamie Smith?
Jamie Luke Smith, born on 12 July 2000 in Epsom, Surrey, is a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter who has quickly risen through the ranks of English cricket. Making his domestic debut for Surrey, Smith drew attention for his calm temperament and attacking intent. His rapid development saw him move ahead of more experienced names like Ben Foakes and Jonny Bairstow in the national pecking order. After a promising ODI debut in 2023, Smith made his Test debut in July 2024 at Lord's, scoring 70 in his maiden innings. England's management, under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, saw him as the perfect fit for their aggressive 'Bazball' blueprint, thanks to his fearless strokeplay and neat glove work.
Breaking Records Early in His Career
Jamie Smith wasted no time in stamping his authority on the Test arena. In just his second Test series, he became the youngest English wicketkeeper to score a Test century. His knock of 111 off 148 balls against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford in August 2024 came when England were under pressure. At just 24 years and 40 days old, Smith surpassed a 94-year-old record previously held by Les Ames. His composed knock helped England take a decisive first-innings lead, and he followed it up with a solid 39 in the second innings. That performance not only earned him the Player of the Match award but also secured England a crucial series win, further validating the faith the selectors had placed in him.
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