Root hits century to lift England after poor start

September 05, 2014 17:43

Eng 248-5 (45 ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Root brings up his century in grand style, from 105 balls, as he slog sweeps Jadeja over midwicket for a six. He tries to reverse sweep the next ball but mishits it past Dhoni for another four.

Root then gives Jadeja the charge and slams it over long-on for another six to make it 17 runs from the over.

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