England close in on series leveling win against India in Rose Bowl Test

England moved closer to levelling the series against India with another dominant display on day four of the third Test in Southampton.

Chasing a notional 445 to win, India was reduced to 112-4 at the close, with Moeen Ali taking two wickets and Joe Root one.

According to the BBC, England could have ended the day in an even stronger position had James Anderson clung on to a difficult return chance off Rohit Sharma, who remains unbeaten on six, alongside Ajinkya Rahane (18 not out).

Earlier, Anderson took two wickets in the morning session to finish with 5-53, as India was bowled out for 330, a first-innings deficit of 239.

England opted not to enforce the follow-on, coasting to 205-4 declared, as Root smashed 56 from 41 balls and captain Alastair Cook confirmed his return to form with an unbeaten 70.

India has 90 overs on Thursday to survive and ensure a draw against England, and keep a hold of their 1-0 lead acquired in the second Test at Lord's.