311 - First-innings lead for England at Old Trafford. Only twice have India conceded bigger leads despite topping 300 batting first - 415 against Sri Lanka in 1997 after scoring 537 for 8, and 334 also against Sri Lanka in 2009 after scoring 426.

311 First-innings lead for England at Old Trafford. Only twice did India concede a bigger lead despite scoring 300-plus while batting first in Tests - 415 against Sri Lanka in 1997 after scoring 537 for 8, and 334 also against Sri Lanka in 2009 after scoring 426.

England scored 669 runs in the first innings, ensuring a heavy lead of 331 over India, who had scored 358 in their first innings. The visitors were 1/2 when Lunch was called on Day 4.