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Alastair Cook's 294 v India at Edgbaston in 2011

England v India

A marvellous, chanceless innings from Alastair Cook at the height of his powers. Cook had come into the India series off the back of the Ashes victory in Australia, having played a monumental role, just months previous. At the Gabba, he scored his highest Test score of 235 but surpassed that at Edgbaston with 294 from 545 balls.

The innings started well with an opening partnership of 186 with Andrew Strauss. Bell's 34 from 43 balls helped add another 66 before Kevin Pietersen rattled the score along in that way he does if you don't get him early. However, it was a partnership of 222 with Eoin Morgan that really hammered home the advantage. Bopara and Prior fell cheaply before Tim Bresnan supported Cook with a half century.

WIth a triple century at his mercy, Cook's anxiety for the landmark led to picking out Raina at deep point. The game was already passed the point of saving for India and they duly lost by an innings and 242 runs.