# Root's Masterclass Helps England Level Series

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-16
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13564208/england-can-learn-from-phenomenal-joe-root-after-match-winning-99-not-out-vs-india-in-second-odi-says-harry-brook
- Language: en
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Joe Root's 99 not out helped England level the ODI series against India with a four-wicket win in the second match. The victory sets up a decider at Lord's on Sunday. Root's innings was a masterclass in pacing a chase, and his teammates are learning from his experience.

## Key takeaways

- Joe Root's 133-ball 99 not out guided England to a four-wicket win over India.
- Root has now scored 286 runs in ODIs without being dismissed.
- The series is now level 1-1, with the decider to be played at Lord's on Sunday.

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