Despite being outplayed for the bulk of the first two days, England wrapped up a comprehensive 319-run victory on day four, skittling India out for 158 in their second innings. The hosts' position had earlier been strengthened by a whirlwind 90 from Tim Bresnan as England scored 544 and set the Indians an improbable target of 478.
Stuart Broad took the man of the match award but, in truth, it could have gone to several England performers - Ian Bell batted superbly for 159 and Bresnan added a five-wicket haul to his batting fireworks. Mahendra Singh Dhoni also deserves an honourable mention for his sportsmanship in reinstating Bell after 'run-out-gate' on day three.
The series moves on to Edgbaston on Wednesday with the tourists in all kinds of trouble. The Indians look suspect with bat and ball and now need to win the final two Tests to draw the series. On the past four days' evidence, the chances of such a comeback seem extremely small.
Check back later in the week for Nick Rogerson's Second Test recap.
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