Root's century powers England to series win

July 18, 2018 00:11

Eng 260-2 (44.3 ovs) vs India 256-8 | Scorecard

Thakur continues as Morgan picks a single on the off-side before Root gets one from the next ball to take his score to 94.

Morgan is beaten as he looks to slash a wide ball through point but misses and is hit on the pads off the last ball.

Four needed for victory for England and Root needs six to complete his century.

He pulls the first ball for a couple before Pandya bowls a wide.

But Roots ends the match in perfect style hitting the last ball for a four to complete his century and also lift England to a series-clinching victory.

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