London: Ian Bell scored an immaculate if controversial 159 that helped put England in command against India at the close of the third day of the second test at Trent Bridge on Sunday.
England, who were 24 for one overnight, closed on 441 for six in their second innings, an overall lead of 374. India already need to complete the highest run chase to win a Nottingham test, England's 284 for six against New Zealand in 2004.
The day featured a dramatic U-turn after England trailed India's first innings by 43 runs at the start of the day, when Bell was on nine. Eoin Morgan chipped in with 70, Kevin Pietersen made 63, while Matt Prior was 64 not out with Tim Bresnan on 47 at the close.
In Image: England's Ian Bell, right, shakes hands with India's Shanthakumaran Sreesanth after losing his wicketText: ReutersImages: APScorecard | Full Coverage
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