Siraj continues as he gives away three singles in his ninth over. Root has done well to keep the Indian bowlers at bay with his dogged approach.
He hasn't played any fancy shots but has scored at a good clip to hit 81 from 186 balls.
Hartley takes the chance as the left-hander chips down the track to loft Ashwin wide of long-on for a six.
Ashwin gets revenge as Hartley is given out leg before wicket. He takes the review and there is a clear inside edge before the ball hits the pads as the decision is overturned.
Siraj bowls full but it is way down the leg side as Root misses the glance before the next ball bowled back on length strikes him high on the pads.
He inside edges the fourth ball trying to defend and keeps out the last two balls.
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