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Matthew Cooper

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put England on way to record-breaking win vs India

England will need to make history in their bid to win the rescheduled fifth Test against India and level the series after being set 378 to win.

The hosts have enjoyed a brilliant start to life under Test coach Brendon McCullum, with successful fourth innings chases quickly becoming a feature of 'Bazball'. In the recent series win over New Zealand, England chased down 277, 299 and 296 to whitewash the World Test Champions.

However, 378 would be England's highest-ever successful run chase and it was always going to be a massive challenge given the strength of India's bowling attack. Remarkably, though, England are more than in with a chance heading into day five after reaching 260-3 at the close with Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow both not out after sharing a 150-run partnership.

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