England Post Record 669, Take 311-Run Lead Over India in Fourth Test

England posted a massive 669 runs in their first innings on Day 4 of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, Manchester, gaining a commanding lead of 311 runs. Captain Ben Stokes played a pivotal role, scoring 141 off 198 balls, including 11 fours and three sixes, and became only the fourth England player to take five wickets and score a century in the same match. Joe Root contributed significantly with 150 runs, while Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley added 94 and 84 runs respectively. England's innings was marked by aggressive batting, particularly by Stokes and Brydon Carse, who hit multiple boundaries before Carse was caught for 47. This innings is England's highest Test total at home during the Bazball era and also their longest innings in terms of overs batted during this period, with a total of 157.1 overs. England currently leads the five-match series 2-1, putting them in a strong position to win the contest.