England set India record run chase to win third Test

England set India record run chase

India have been set a world-record run chase of 445 to win the third Test against England at the Ageas Bowl.

England started the afternoon on day four with a 319-run lead before captain Alastair Cook declared on 205-4.

Ian Bell was the first of two wickets to fall in the second session when he was bowled by Ravindra Jadeja for 23.

Cook's revival with the bat continued as the England skipper reached 70, though he declared instantly following Joe Root's dismissal to Jadeja for 23.

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