Alastair Cook scores 294 as England dominate third Test against India . It also leaves them perfectly placed to go an unbeatable 3-0 up in the four-Test series and secure the win that would see them replace India at the top of the Test Championship table . Cook 's highest - ever Test score helps England reach 710 - 7 declared . It is England 's third - highest ever Test score and their best since 1938 . In reply , India have reached 35 - 1 , requiring 451 runs to make England bat again .
Alastair Cook scores 294 as England dominate third Test against India . Cook 's highest - ever Test score helps England reach 710 - 7 declared . It is England 's third - highest ever Test score and their best since 1938 . In reply , India have reached 35 - 1 , requiring 451 runs to make England bat again .