Reliable Root steps up again as England beat India to level series
Joe Root hits an unbeaten 99 as he guides England to a four-wicket win against India in the second one-day international in Cardiff to level the three match series, with one match to play.
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Joe Root hits an unbeaten 99 as he guides England to a four-wicket win against India in the second one-day international in Cardiff to level the three match series, with one match to play.
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