Root hits century to guide England to 322

July 14, 2018 19:21

England 322-7 (50 ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Joe Root hit an unbeaten century to guide England to 322 for seven against India in the second ODI at Lord's on Saturday.

Root stroked a fluent 113 not out from 116 balls, hitting eight boundaries and a six after England elected to bat.

No. 9 David Willey provided the impetus at the end, with a quickfire half-century as he stroked 50 from 31 balls, inclusive of five fours and a six. His late assault helped England rack up 58 runs from the last five overs.

Captain Eoin Morgan had kept England going in the middle overs as he hit 53 from 51 balls, adding 103 runs for the third wicket with Root.

For India, Kuldeep Yadav was once again the top wicket-taker as he took three for 68.

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