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Root’s 99 not out helps England win to level series

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BBC Sport · 3 months ago

Joe Root’s unbeaten 99 guided England to a four-wicket win over India in Cardiff, levelling the one-day international series. His composed innings steadied a fragile chase after early wickets and demonstrated the value of patience in challenging batting conditions, with England reaching 235-6 with 5.5 overs remaining.

India were bowled out for 233 in 44 overs despite Virat Kohli’s 65 and Shreyas Iyer’s 66, after England took their final seven wickets for 55 runs. Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson each took three wickets, while Root’s 133-ball innings ended one run short of a century when Atkinson struck the winning boundary. The deciding match will be played at Lord’s on Sunday.

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In short

Root’s unbeaten 99 levelled the ODI series for England.
England recovered after India collapsed late for 233.
The series decider takes place at Lord’s.

How this story developed

3 months ago Joe Root’s unbeaten 99 guided England to a four-wicket win over India in Cardiff, levelling the one-day international series.

Explained simply

England and India are major cricket nations competing in a series of one-day international matches, where each team bats once in a single day with a set number of overs to score runs. These series between rival nations carry significance for international cricket rankings and standings, and are closely followed by fans across both countries.

Cricket series consist of multiple matches played over time, with the team winning the most matches determining the series victor. Before this encounter, one team had secured a one-match advantage. England's victory in this encounter means the series is now tied at one win each.

The match featured prominent players such as England's Joe Root and India's Virat Kohli, among the sport's most accomplished batsmen in international cricket. Both teams' bowling attacks, including England's Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson, played important roles. A final deciding match is scheduled at Lord's, with the series victor to be determined on Sunday.