Root-Anderson's record stand puts England on top
July 12, 2014  17:22
Eng 450-9 (130 ovs) vs India 457 | Scorecard

Root still farming most of the strike and trying to protect his partner Anderson, who is batting on 60.

He takes a single from the fifth ball before Anderson is beating trying to play the reverse and the LBW or the catch appeal is turned down. In Jadeja's next over, he plays the sweep shot for a boundary through the leg side to take his score to 64.

India have not only been unable to pick up the final wicket but also struggled to keep the runs down as England are now threatening to take the lead.

India have been overdependent on Ishant, who is bowling his 35th over of the innings. He slants a short ball across Anderson, who gets an edge and again it falls between the gap between the slips and gully for a four.

Part-time spinner Murali Vijay comes into the attack and still no signs of Binny on Day 4.

Root reverse sweeps Jadeja for two runs to thirdman to raise the 150-run stand for the 10th wicket from 233 balls. A single from the last ball helps England reach 450 for nine in 130 overs.
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