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2nd ODI Updates: Series tied! Root masterclass floors India

 Fri, 17 July 2026
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01:23

Series tied! Root masterclass floors India

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England 235-6 (44.1 Ovs) vs India 233 | SCORECARD

England bounced back in style with a four-wicket win to level the ODI series 1-1. Their victory was set up by a superb bowling effort, as their pace attack bowled India out for just 233. Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson claimed three wickets each, while England's seamers kept India under pressure throughout.

India's innings revolved around Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, the only batters to make substantial contributions. Kohli anchored the innings with a composed half-century, while Iyer added a valuable 66. A late burst from Jasprit Bumrah gave India some extra runs, but the total still felt below par on a helpful surface.

India hit back early in the chase, with Bumrah removing Ben Duckett off the first ball and Prasidh Krishna dismissing Jacob Bethell to put England under pressure. But once the ball softened, Joe Root took complete control.

Root was the difference between the two sides -- calm, classy and unflappable. He guided the chase with a brilliant unbeaten 99*, rotating the strike effortlessly and punishing loose deliveries. Support from Sam Curran, Will Jacks and Gus Atkinson ensured England stayed ahead throughout.

Root may have missed out on a century by just one run, but his match-winning knock was a masterclass in chasing under pressure.

With the series tied at 1-1, all eyes now turn to Lord's for a thrilling decider.
01:19

England win as Root falls 1 run short of 100


England 235-6 (44.1 Ovs) vs India 233 | SCORECARD

Prasidh Krishna bowls the final over, but England finish the job in style.

Atkinson starts the over with a missed pull attempt, but the delivery is called wide, bringing England closer to the finish line.

The next ball disappears to the boundary as Gus Atkinson unleashes a powerful pull shot over deep square leg.

That seals it.

England win by 4 wickets, completing the chase with Joe Root left stranded on 99 -- just one run short of a memorable century.*
01:19

Joe Root on 99


England 230-6 (44 Ovs) vs India 233 | SCORECARD

Jasprit Bumrah returns for his last over, but Joe Root continues his brilliant chase.

Root works one into the off side for a single, moving to 98. Gus Atkinson then plays out a couple of deliveries before unleashing a huge six, taking full advantage of a full toss.

Atkinson adds another single, while a nasty bouncer catches him off guard. The ball strikes his helmet and lobs over the slip fielder, forcing the physio to come out for the mandatory concussion check.

Root returns on strike, needing just two runs for a century, but a cover drive brings only a single.

Eight runs come from Bumrah's final over as England reach 222/6 after 43 overs, needing 12 runs from 42 balls.

Gurnoor Brar continues as England close in.

Atkinson starts with a pull attempt that misses before collecting a single off his pads.

Root gets back on strike and calmly takes another single to move to 99.

India keep fighting as Gill makes a sharp stop to save runs, but pressure is building. A bouncer down leg is called wide before Atkinson finishes the over in style with a boundary.

England are now almost there.

Eight runs come from the over as England reach 230/6 after 44 overs, needing just four runs to win.
01:05

Root masterclass puts India under pressure


England 214-6 (42 Ovs) vs India 233 | SCORECARD

Gus Atkinson comes in ahead of Jofra Archer as England look to finish the chase.

Jasprit Bumrah returns for his final spell, but Joe Root continues to keep things calm. He clips one towards mid-wicket for a single, while Atkinson nudges one down the pitch before rotating the strike.

Root and Atkinson keep the scoreboard moving, bringing up England's 200 in the process.

Five runs come from the over as England reach 202/6 after 41 overs, needing 32 runs from 54 balls.

Gurnoor Brar continues, but Root shows no signs of slowing down.

Root, now batting on 92 off 128 balls, works one fine on the leg side for a single. Atkinson follows with another run before Root punishes a loose delivery, smashing a boundary through the gap.

A wide bouncer adds to India's frustration, and Atkinson then joins the party with a boundary of his own.

A productive over for England as they move within touching distance of victory.

Twelve runs come from the over as England reach 214/6 after 42 overs, needing just 20 runs from 48 balls.
00:56

Big relief for India! Jacks falls

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England 197-6 (40 Ovs) vs India 233 | SCORECARD

Gurnoor Brar returns to the attack with England cruising towards the target.

Will Jacks starts cautiously, unable to find the gap before he and Joe Root rotate the strike with singles. Then comes a moment of fortune for Jacks -- he pulls a short ball towards deep mid-wicket, but the fielder misjudges the chance. The ball lands just short, and the attempted stop only sends it racing away to the boundary.

A huge let-off for Jacks.

But India don't have to wait long for revenge.

OUT! Will Jacks is caught by Virat Kohli. This time there is no mistake as Kohli takes a sharp catch to end Jacks' stay at the crease.

Jacks departs for 30 off 44 balls, and India finally find a breakthrough.

After 40 overs, England are 197/6, needing 37 runs from 60 balls.
00:49

England in control, Root, Jacks tighten grip


England 191-5 (39 Ovs) vs India 233 | SCORECARD

Prasidh Krishna comes back into the attack, operating from over the wicket. Joe Root and Will Jacks continue their smart approach, picking up a single each and keeping the scoreboard ticking.

Two runs come from the over as England move to 174/5 after 37 overs.

Axar Patel continues, but Root keeps finding a way.

The batters rotate the strike before Root once again shows his class, smashing a boundary to keep England comfortably ahead in the chase. A couple more runs follow as England continue to build momentum.

Eight runs come from the over as England reach 182/5 after 38 overs.

Joe Root has been outstanding -- calm, composed and in complete control. India are running out of time and desperately need a wicket to drag themselves back into this contest. This could be the moment to unleash Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna together.

Prasidh continues, but Will Jacks is starting to open up.

Jacks punches one off the back foot for two runs before defending a few deliveries. He then breaks free with his first boundary of the match, gaining confidence and looking to finish the chase quickly.

The pair keep rotating the strike to close out another productive over.

Nine runs come from it as England race to 191/5 after 39 overs, needing 43 runs from 66 balls.
00:38

India search for breakthrough


England 172-5 (36 Ovs) vs India 233 | SCORECARD

Axar Patel continues to frustrate England with his accuracy.

Joe Root and Will Jacks are content to keep rotating the strike, picking up singles without taking unnecessary risks.

Four runs come from the over as England move to 161/5 after 34 overs, needing 73 runs from 96 balls.

Shivam Dube continues.

Root works one towards midwicket for a single, while Jacks cuts another through point. The pair continue to milk the gaps as England steadily close in on the target.

Six runs come from the over, taking England to 167/5 after 35 overs. They need 67 runs from 90 balls.

Axar returns and England continue to tick along.

Root and Jacks once again deal in singles, refusing to give India a chance to break through.

Five runs come from the over as England reach 172/5 after 36 overs, needing 62 runs from 84 balls.

The runs are coming steadily for England, but India know the game can turn quickly. The Men in Blue desperately need wickets to stop this partnership and seal the ODI series.
00:25

Axar keeps England quiet



England 157-5 (33 Ovs) vs India 233 | SCORECARD

Axar Patel continues to squeeze the batters with tight lines. Will Jacks starts cautiously, defending the first delivery before finding a single through cover point.

Jacks then shuts down the rest of the over as Axar keeps the pressure firmly on.

Just one run comes from the over as England move to 153/5 after 32 overs.

Shivam Dube continues from the other end.

England's pair look to keep the chase alive, exchanging singles to rotate the strike. Jacks adds another run with a neat punch towards point, while Root finishes the over with a single.

India continue to control the scoring rate, but Root remains the key for England.

Four runs come from the over as England reach 157/5 after 33 overs, needing 77 more runs from 17 overs.
00:19

Root keeps England's hopes alive


England 152-5 (31 Ovs) vs India 233 | SCORECARD

Axar Patel keeps the pressure on as Will Jacks begins cautiously, finding just a single after a couple of quiet deliveries. Joe Root also struggles to pierce the field before picking up two runs and rotating the strike late in the over.

Four runs come from the over as England reach 148/5 after 30 overs.

Shivam Dube returns to the attack.

Root and Jacks calmly collect singles, bringing up England's 150 in the chase. Root then adds a couple more with a well-placed shot behind point before seeing out the rest of the over.

England continue to inch closer, but India remain in control.

Four runs come from the over as England move to 152/5 after 31 overs, needing 82 more runs from 19 overs.
00:11

Root keeps England alive


England 144-5 (29 Ovs) vs India 233 | SCORECARD

After the drinks interval, Axar Patel continues to apply the pressure. Joe Root struggles to find gaps, with India keeping him tied down through a string of dot balls.

After five straight dots, Root finally manages to push one towards long-on for a single.

Just one run comes from the over as England move to 131/5 after 28 overs.

Gurnoor Brar continues, but England finally find a release.

A bouncer from Gurnoor goes horribly wrong, sailing over the batter and the keeper for five wides. Root then rotates the strike before Will Jacks settles in, getting off the mark with a controlled steer down to third man.

Jacks and Root keep the scoreboard moving with singles before Root finishes the over in style, cutting away for a boundary.

A much-needed momentum shift for England.

13 runs come from the over as England reach 144/5 after 29 overs, needing 90 more runs from 21 overs.
00:02

Root keeps England alive

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England 130-5 (27 Ovs) vs India 233 | SCORECARD

Will Jacks walks in as England look to rebuild.

With England needing 109 runs from 24 overs with five wickets in hand, Shubman Gill turns back to Gurnoor Brar to continue the pressure.

Joe Root wastes no time, welcoming him with a crisp boundary before settling back into his composed approach. He follows it up with a solid defence and a well-controlled pull down to long leg for a single.

New batter Will Jacks starts cautiously, defending his first few deliveries. India continue to hunt for another breakthrough, with Axar Patel producing a brilliant diving stop to save valuable runs.

Gurnoor finishes the over strongly with three dot balls in a row.

Just five runs come from the over as England reach 130/5 after 27 overs, needing 104 more runs from 23 overs.

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