Jamie Smith's Daring 95 Puts England on Top Against West Indies

Smith's fearless batting and key partnerships with Root and Woakes shift momentum in third Test at Edgbaston.

• Smith narrowly missed his first Test century, scoring 95 runs in an aggressive display.
• Joe Root contributed a steady 87, surpassing 12,000 Test runs and overtaking Brian Lara.
• England recovered from 54-5 to 376 all out, establishing a 94-run lead.
• Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson took crucial wickets, leaving West Indies at 33-2 by stumps.
• Smith's selection over Bairstow and Foakes is seen as a changing of the guard for England.

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