India vs England 4th Test Day 3: Root’s 150 Puts England in Command

(OT Webdesk)England stamped their authority on Day 3 of the 4th Test at Old Trafford, ending the day at 544/7 with a commanding lead of 186 runs.

Joe Root’s masterful 150 not only anchored the innings but also elevated him to the second-highest run-scorer in Test history.

India’s bowlers struggled early on a flat pitch, failing to make inroads in the morning session.

Spinners Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja provided breakthroughs in the afternoon, but England’s momentum remained intact.

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj chipped in late, dismissing lower-order batters, yet England’s dominance persisted.

England added 319 runs in 89 overs, with wickets falling in clusters—two after lunch and three near stumps.

With rain forecast for Day 4, India’s hopes hinge on restricting the lead to around 200 and batting deep in their second innings to stay competitive heading into the 5th Test.