Joe Root's 150 Puts England In Command As India Falters In 4th Test At Old Trafford

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England Dominates Day 3 As Joe Root Slams Historic 150 Against India
In the ongoing 4th Test match of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy 2025 at Old Trafford, Manchester, Joe Root's outstanding 150-run innings has placed England in a commanding position. Root’s century not only guided England to a dominant first-innings lead of 186 runs, but also helped him leapfrog Rahul Dravid and Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket history.

Match Summary – India vs England, 4th Test, Day 3
India 1st Innings: 358 all out

England 1st Innings: 544/7 at stumps (lead by 186 runs)

Top Scorers: Joe Root (150), Ollie Pope (71), Ben Duckett (94), Zak Crawley (84)

Top Bowlers: Ben Stokes (5/72), Jofra Archer (3 wickets)

Pant’s Grit Overshadowed by Root’s Brilliance
India’s first innings saw a courageous knock by Rishabh Pant, who scored 54 despite a fractured toe. However, England’s bowling attack, led by Ben Stokes with his first five-wicket haul in 8 years, restricted India from pushing past 400.

In reply, England’s top order fired on all cylinders, ...
... with Joe Root’s composure and consistency anchoring the innings. His remarkable 150-run knock has earned him praise from all corners of the cricketing world.

Shubman Gill’s Captaincy Questioned
India’s captain Shubman Gill faced criticism for tactical decisions, particularly delaying the use of spinners on a turning pitch. Former cricketers like Sanjay Manjrekar and Nasser Hussain called out India’s defensive strategies, suggesting that the lack of aggression allowed England to control the tempo of the game.

What Lies Ahead?
With two days of play left, England is likely to declare early on Day 4, putting India in a do-or-die situation. A defeat would mean England clinches the series with one Test remaining. India’s only option to stay alive is to bat long and force a draw.

Key Takeaways:
Joe Root reaches 150 and becomes second-highest Test run-scorer

England leads the 4th Test by 186 runs at the end of Day 3

Rishabh Pant shows courage under injury

India’s bowling and captaincy under the scanner

Conclusion
The 4th Test between India and England has tilted heavily in the hosts’ favor. With Joe Root at his sublime best and India struggling to contain England’s momentum, only time will tell if the visitors can mount a comeback or if England will wrap up the series in style.

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