JOE ROOT HITS 99 AS ENGLAND BEAT INDIA IN CARDIFF

Joe Root scored an unbeaten 99 to guide England to a four-wicket victory against India in the second one-day international at Cardiff. The win levelled the three-match series at 1-1, with one match remaining to be played. Root's innings proved decisive in England's successful chase of India's total.

The match took place in Cardiff as part of a three-match one-day international series between the two nations. England's four-wicket victory margin indicates India had set a target that England successfully pursued. Root's near-century, falling just short of three figures, formed the backbone of England's batting performance in the successful run chase.

The result leaves the series evenly balanced ahead of the final match. Both teams remain in contention to win the series outright, with one fixture remaining to determine the outcome.