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England in charge against Pakistan on day four at Edgbaston

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England reach 414-5 in their second innings against Pakistan thanks to Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow's unbeaten century stand on day four.

Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow shared an unbeaten century stand as England opened up a 311-run lead over Pakistan on day four of the third Test at Edgbaston.

Ali ended the day on 60 and Bairstow on 82 when play was brought to a close, having seen Alastair Cook (66) and Alex Hales (54) earlier fall with the hosts on 126, but England recovered from that point to reach 414-5 in their second innings.

Joe Root was caught sweeping to Yasir Shah, who ended the day on 2-152, while James Vince (42) fell to Mohammad Amir who himself took 2-73.

Gary Ballance also contributed 28 runs, with England the side on top and well on course to edge ahead in a four-match series that is currently locked at 1-1.

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