Joe Root guides England to ODI series decider against India

Joe Root scored an unbeaten 99 runs to help England level the ODI series against India with a four-wicket victory in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens on July 16, 2026. England, chasing 234, found themselves in early trouble at 53-3 before Root steadied the innings, striking nine boundaries off 133 balls. His performance came after two previous unbroken innings, marking 286 runs without dismissal across three ODIs. The series is now tied at 1-1, setting up a decisive third match at Lord's on July 18.