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Joe Root-Jonny Bairstow Master-Classes vs India Help England Register Their Highest Successful Chase, Break Other Records

When India set England a 378-run target in the fourth innings of the fifth rescheduled Test in Edgbaston, few would have believed that it was possible. There were several reasons behind the thought. England had never chased down anything over 360 in the fourth innings of a Test before. But as things turned out, Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow scored unbeaten centuries to take England to a seven-wicket win with more than two sessions to spare on the fifth day of the Test match.

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Joe Root hit yet another century as he continued his fine form in Test cricket to take England to an emphatic victory over India in the Edgbaston Test. Root hit an unbeaten 142 off 173 as England chased down a mammoth 378 with seven wickets remaining to deny India a series win. The five-match series ended in a 2-2 draw. Giving Root company was Jonny Bairstow, who scored 114 not out, adding to his century from the first innings. On Day 5, Root surprisingly was the aggressor, taking on the Indian bowlers and peppering the boundaries consistently.

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England are in a great position to win the rescheduled 5th Test against India after its batters showed great intent on day 4 of the Edgbaston Test. The openers Alex Lees and Zak Crawley shared a century stand and the experienced and in-form duo of Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow slammed unbeaten half-centuries to bring England within touching distance of the target with 7 wickets in hand.

India vs England Edgbaston Test Day 5 LIVE: England In Control As India Eye Quick Wickets

England are firmly in control of the rescheduled fifth Test being played at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Classy unbeaten knocks from Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow on Day 4 left the hosts needing just 119 more runs to win on the final day with seven wickets still in the bag.

Watch: Umpire Richard Kettleborough Asks England Star To "Shut Up" And Bat In Edgbaston Test

England might be inching towards a great comeback victory against India but star paceman Stuart Broad has had a match to forget so far. Broad was first taken to the cleaners by Jasprit Bumrah and had the ignominious record of bowling the costliest over in Test cricket to his name. He was then given a dressing down by English umpire Richard Kettleborough as he tried to argue about something when he had come out to bat in England's first innings.

India vs England, 5th Test: India failed to negotiate short ball, had ordinary day with bat, says Rathour

Leading by 132 runs, India's batting came a cropper in the second innings on day 4 as they folded for 245 to set England a target of 378. The hosts then produced a solid batting display and are currently just 119 runs away from recording their highest-ever run chase with Joe Root (76 not out) and Jonny Bairstow (72 not out) still at the crease and skipper Ben Stokes yet to come. "I'll agree that we had a pretty ordinary day as far as batting is concerned.

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England are on the cusp of a memorable Test match win against India after its batters put them in the driver's seat at the end of the fourth day's play at Edgbaston in Birmingham. In-form batters Jonny Bairstow and Jow Root smashed unbeaten half-centuries to pile on the misery after a century opening stand between Alex Lees and Zak Crawley had given the hosts a head start in their chase of the 378-run target.

"Pretty Ordinary Day As Far As Batting Is Concerned": India Batting Coach Vikram Rathour On Team's Showing On Day 4

Before play started on Day 4 of the ongoing Edgbaston Test against England, it was India who were on top and the were expecting to set a big target for England. However, some "ordinary" shots brought about the dismissals of Indian batters, and the visitors were bundled out for 245 with only Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant going past the 50-run mark. In the end, England were set a target of 368 and the hosts reached 259/3 at stumps on Day 4 with Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow unbeaten on 76 and 72, respectively.

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Joe Root-Jonny Bairstow Master-Classes vs India Help England Register Their Highest Successful Chase, Break Other Records

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India vs England, 5th Test: India failed to negotiate short ball, had ordinary day with bat, says Rathour

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"Pretty Ordinary Day As Far As Batting Is Concerned": India Batting Coach Vikram Rathour On Team's Showing On Day 4