StanSP

If it wasn't Smith in, I'd think we have a chance. But it is, so we don't...

And that's why it was never in doubt...

A review out of pure desperation, that. Root likes to move forward to remove Impact out of the game. Should be seeing that clearly before reviewing.

What's the main tactic Cifuentes is employing? How have we played, out of 10 so far?

You're finishing this off with ease. If you lose it, it's not Brook's fault.

He's just got a ton, he can bat how he wants

There's a wicket, but I don't think it changes the outcome. Damage already done. Phenomenal ton from Broom given the circumstances and state of the game. Attacking pays off.

That Siraj drop proving ever more costly. Pathetic from us really. Mentality isn't there in these situations. Had England under pressure when these two came in. Let them ease into their batting and they flourished. Something Gambhir, and to a lesser extent Gill, have to sort out sharpish.

How pessimistic are you now?! Only 116 left to win. Barring a major collapse (very unlikely) you're seeing this out with ease. Not even a sniff of a wicket for ages.

Mate tell me where that one wicket is coming from. Bethell and Smith are more than capable of seeing the game out even if these two do get out, because of the runs achieved so far. Indeed. Jadeja needs to come in just to stem the flow of runs for now and give the seamers a break.

I have the same feeling I did for the Headingley test! We don't look like taking a wicket and the bowlers are tiring.

England are winning this. Only 168 left to win. All Brook and Root need to do is do it in little chunks. They look so comfortable.

Brook very lucky this innings. England have all the luck

Look at how the game and momentum has shifted though...

Times like this is why I worry we could lose

Brook knows what to do against this bowling. Attack it and the runs will flow. Risky, but it's probably what you need to take the pressure off the players later.

Oh Siraj. That is embarrassing at this level. You have to know where your feet are if fielding on the boundary.

Siraj is proper fired up. Brilliant bowling but I expect him to take a break soon!

You're not wrong

Pope so reluctant to appeal. If Root has encouraged that that's quite poor from him I'd say.

You'd want it to be Root.

Root, Brook, Smith still to bat. Not over yet!

That's one hell of a pacy attack, especially the first 3 that can make the ball do extraordinary things. Shastri made a good point. Sometimes he's not in to take wickets but just to bring an element of control to an innings if possible. Slow things down. It's been a bonus that Sundar has been able to take wickets as a secondary spinner.

Cricinfo seem to think the game will be done and dusted today, even with a chance of rain and more time to play with tomorrow. 8 wickets on a batting friendly pitch is still a difficult task.

Bowlers are absolutely flogged! It's an incredible stat considering the current series score. Think on average it's the most England have ever bowled in a series too.