Joe Root hits unbeaten 99 as England level ODI series with India
Joe Root remained unbeaten on 99 as England defeated India by four wickets in Cardiff on Thursday, leveling their ODI series. Chasing 234, England recovered from 94-4 with Root's composed 133-ball innings and an important 72-run sixth-wicket stand with Will Jacks. The victory sets up a series decider at Lord's on Sunday.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 20:26 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 20:40 UTC
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