A day that started with India in the driving seat, looking to post a target in excess of 400, ended with England needing just 119 runs on the final day thanks to some rapid batting by the English batters. Picture Courtesy/ AFP
Updated On: 2022-07-05 12:40 PM IST
England skipper Ben Stokes took the crucial wicket of Jadeja very early in the day to make sure India don't get past 400
The hosts bowled India out for 245 in the second innings, needing 378 to win
England got off to a rapid start with Alex Lees (56) combining with Zak Crawley (46) for a hundred run opening partnership
India's captain Bumrah picked up the wickets of Crawley and Pope in quick succession while Lees was also dismissed via a run-out, leaving the hosts wobbling a bit at 109-3
Joe Root continued his purple patch with another 50
Jonny Bairstow's devastating form saw him notch up another 50 as well
England ended the day's play at 259/3 with Root on 76* and Bairstow on 72*
