For the fourth consecutive day, the crowd poured through the gates at the Oval to get a last glimpse of the batting brilliance of Alastair Cook. The England and Wales Cricket Board had slashed the ticket prices yesterday for spectators to give Cook a grand send-off. Batting on 47 overnight, Cook ensured the spectators were satisfied as he bid goodbye to Test cricket with a fine knock of 147.

Cook's masterly ton along with Joe Root's 14th Test century propelled England to a second innings total of 423-8 declared for an overall lead of 463. At stumps, India were 58-3 with Ajinkya Rahane batting on 10 and KL Rahul unbeaten on 46. The duo added 56 runs for the fourth wicket.