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[Manormanic]

Couldn't agree more.  They're looking like scoring at around 90 runs per session, notwithstanding the boost that might occur if someone were to warn Pietersen that he was in danger of being dropped, so would be approaching 300 clear by lunch on the fourth day.

In reality, the biggest issue is getting to stumps tomorrow - we know how quickly these Indians heads go down, and I think that that would be too big of a psychological barrier for them to successfully recover.

[Johnny]

Nick, if Cook and Trott can get us close to the Indian total then it paves the way for the likes of Pieterson, Bell and Prior to score quick runs, so we might not even need to bat into day 4 to get that kind of lead.

[uknsaunders]

I think it will take until late on the 4th Day and into the 5th Day for this wicket to give enough assistance to bowl a side out (without playing silly shots). Looked very flat today and only a tiny bit of spin for the Indian spinners. I don't expect much to change tomorrow. Interesting that the Indian spinners were attempting to bowl very slowly on the deck. I assume in the hope of "dropping" the ball onto the wicket to extract more turn. That said bowling at an unnatural pace can muck up how much spin you impart on the ball. Plenty of stick going around for the Indian fielding in general. Heard the comment, "they like to bat and bowl" a few times!

[Buzz]

Don't forget the scoreboard pressure Nick - I think if we can get a lead of 200-250 we could win by an innings

also - it seems as if Cook and Compton are sharing bats these days...

[Manormanic]

There was more turn for Monty bowling as a medium pacer than Ashwin or Ojha seemed to get!

[Johnny]

Don't forget the scoreboard pressure Nick - I think if we can get a lead of 200-250 we could win by an innings

also - it seems as if Cook and Compton are sharing bats these days...

So Compton only signed with Gray Nics earlier this year, but seems to have gotten away without being tied into shoes and helmet

[uknsaunders]

They were doing a split screen of Monty/Ojha and it was noticeable that Monty put far more body and revs on the ball than Ojha. It's well known that Swann puts more revs on the ball than anybody in first class cricket in England, of the English spinners. Still, they are going to need some pitch help and a few runs in the bank.

I'd like to see Prior bat 6 tomorrow, Fat Samit can waddle in at 7 and hang around.

[Manormanic]

Sod that, he can bat five ahead of the useless Bell-end!

[tushar sehgal]

I see a innings defeat coming India's way

[johnnyw]

Don't forget the scoreboard pressure Nick - I think if we can get a lead of 200-250 we could win by an innings

also - it seems as if Cook and Compton are sharing bats these days...

Comptons GN sticker on the bat is upside down

[Manormanic]

Heck, thats a good spot!

[Buzz]

Comptons GN sticker on the bat is upside down

hence my comment about compton using cook's bat!

[Alvaro]

[Alvaro]

Saw this on my Twitter feed t'other day. Quality handle that too.

[charlie15]

I'm thinking we'll need to bat all day tomorrow and post a lead of around 300/350, if the Indians apply themselves then there is no reason why they can't post a good 2nd innings score, it all depends on whether the track deteriorates or not.  I know it sounds like stating the obvious, but looking at past matches here, we'll need that led to have a chance of winning if it doesn't!