Our famous tail is on. But I think 300 plus is already a good lead.
England v India 2021 Cricket Test Series
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Pant trying to wack and mistimes it
Another spin wicket
. See India only getting another 10-20
So 325 lead?
Another spin wicket
. See India only getting another 10-20
So 325 lead?
Feel like 30 more would be nice. It feels like a nothing track.
You're fine
Good prediction.Given how this test has gone so far, I’m guessing India will get to 300 lead, everyone will assume it’s done, then India will collapse in the space of a few overs to bring England back into it
Pant wicket was huge for England, he would have been really handy to add 30-40 quick runs here. Now I doubt we will score 10. To make it worse we don't even have a part time spinner like Root in the team...
Why is Ashwin not picked? With him in the side, 315 was a guaranteed win.
In hindsight both teams were just chosen based on how the wicket looked on the first day.
Both camps didn't see the game going into final day.
I can’t understand this. Guy can literally win matches on his own
This is a big lead now. Feels like India win or the draw are the only options now. No Stokes to pull off a miracle!
I was hoping there would be another couple of wickets before I bumped it.
All these runs are crucial. 4 sessions , 10 wickets. Should be a good final day and a bit.
hope there are no positives in the camp tomorrow - this is our game to win now
Ok. Now we are safe. 
Bumrah and Yadav batting they way they are, shows how dead the pitch is. If India can chase 320+ on Gabba on final day, England can chase 350+ here also. Still 50/50
Even one being positive leads to abandonment? Or can that player be subbed?Only 2 failures in Indian line up: Jadeja and Rahane. And even for Jadeja you can say that he did see out a tricky period last night so added some value of sorts. Far from over this game
I don’t know if it’s been said on commentary, but another factor is going in to bat for an hour or so tonight, after spending a long time in the field. I don’t see England being able to start off well.
I hope for the sake of the spectators we can make a good go of it…the test match, series even, deserves a close day 5 finish.
I hope for the sake of the spectators we can make a good go of it…the test match, series even, deserves a close day 5 finish.
England need this wicket quick time before more runs are added
Then they can sorta deal with this as a one day if they want to win
Then they can sorta deal with this as a one day if they want to win
That's a good point. It's been a slog and the heat wouldn't have helped. Apparently gonna be hotter tomorrow so will favour England tomorrow. .
Edit: ok there it is
Lead is more impressive than I thought they would get.
I'm guessing no team has ever lost having put up 466 in the 3rd innings.. that is a lot of 3rd innings runs..
368 is doable here for England
Can't see beyond an India victory here.
No way England are batting this out.
No way England are batting this out.
There’s no doubt it’s doable on this pitch. I’m just not sure England have it in them mentally. I can genuinely see a couple of quick wickets, but I hope I’m wrong.
Maybe Rohit can throw a few pies as a part timer.
Beating this English team in England isn't a big a scalp as it once were.
I’m expecting an England top order batting collapse. If they get through to tomorrow without losing a wicket, they have a chance. If they end tonight 2 or 3 down, as I suspect, then it’s game over
Can't see England doing this, bar Root not sure we have a batting order with the right temprement, or that does all that well under pressure.
Having said that, if these two can do what they did in the last test and have an opening of around 120-0... well then.
Having said that, if these two can do what they did in the last test and have an opening of around 120-0... well then.
The pitch is doing nothing at all. Only way India get wickets today if England throw them away.
Wouldn't write out a home win just yet.
Wouldn't write out a home win just yet.
I’m curious to see if YJB can activate beast mode and lead England to a famous win.
Good start by England. India will be lucky to get a wicket today. I reckon England chase the total down tomorrow.
Absolutely nothing in this pitch, it’s all mental for England. Keep their heads and this can be chased.
Jadeja could not be bowling worse if he tried.
I dont know what's more flat, the atmosphere at the Emirates, or this pitch
Gonna be an easy chase for England. It's over.
Easy! Not a chance. Will be a very impressive effort if England get the win and even the draw would be something. I still think India win has to be the most likely outcome.
He’s bowling like he’s drunk
Trying to tell if this is sarcasm or not.
Bowling to Burns could not be easier given the clear foot mark at the perfect length. But he keeps bowling too full.
England should need less then 300 by end of today
Will be an interesting last day
Will be an interesting last day