Joe Root hits an unbeaten 99 as he guides England to a four-wicket win against India in the second one-day international in Cardiff to level the three match series, with one match to play. India 233 all out; England 235-6 – England win by four wicketsWill Jacks shares in key 72-run stand for sixth wicketAfter the meltdown suffered by England’s footballers in Atlanta, the national mood was never going to be significantly improved by their cricketers. Nevertheless, a hard-fought four-wicket victory over India in Cardiff was a boost for Harry Brook’s side and set up a series decider at Lord’s on Sunday.Not that they did it easy.
Set just 234 on a curious surface on which only the technicians prospered – Virat Kohli had earlier purred to 65 from 66 balls – England slipped to 94 for four inside the 20th over. But thanks to Joe Root’s classy unbeaten 99, a win was secured with 35 balls to spare. An improved England beat India by four wickets to set up an ODI series decider at Lord's on Sunday.
Joe Root notched a stunning 99no to deliver again for his country as England secured a thrilling four-wicket win to level the one-day international series against India at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.
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