Joe Root's unbeaten 99 leads England to victory over India in ODI
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Joe Root scored 99 not out to guide England to a four-wicket victory against India in the second ODI in Cardiff on July 16, leveling the series at 1-1. Chasing a target of 234, England overcame early wickets, with Root anchoring the innings despite a chaotic start. India had posted 233 runs, with Shreyas Iyer contributing 66, but England's bowlers restricted them in the latter stages. The series will be decided at Lord's on Sunday.
- •England 235-6; India 233 in 44 overs.
- •Root scored 99 not out off 133 balls.
- •England lost early wickets but Root steadied the innings.
- •India's Iyer top-scored with 66 runs.
- •Deciding ODI takes place at Lord's on July 18.
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Root's 99 not out helps England win to level series
- 7:59 PMBBC Sport — Root's 99 not out helps England win to level series
"An improved England beat India by four wickets to set up an ODI series decider at Lord's on Sunday.
"An improved England beat India by four wickets to set up an ODI series decider at Lord's on Sunday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 8:06 PMRoot's 99 not out helps England win to level series
An improved England beat India by four wickets to set up an ODI series decider at Lord's on Sunday.
- BBC SportJul 16, 2026, 7:59 PMRoot's 99 not out helps England win to level series
An improved England beat India by four wickets to set up an ODI series decider at Lord's on Sunday.
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