Joe Root's 99 Fires England to Victory
England have won by 4 wickets. India batted first and posted 233/10 in 44 overs. England chased down 234 in just 44.1 overs.
Shreyas Iyer was the standout in the first innings, scoring 66 off 71 balls (SR 93). 2 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 42 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Joe Root anchored the innings with 99 off 133 balls. It was a measured knock that kept England on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Jofra Archer delivered figures of 3/47 in 10 overs (Econ 4.7). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
With the series level at 2-2, the next match promises to be an absolute cracker.
The Turning Point
Over 43 of the first innings was the inflection point — 18 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
99* off 133 balls (SR 74), 9 fours, 0 sixes
3/47 in 10 overs (Econ: 4.70)
66 off 71 balls (SR 93), 5 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
England showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. India will rue missed opportunities — a 4 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. With the series level at 2-2, the next match promises to be an absolute cracker.