In a thrilling one-day international match between England and India, Joe Root played a crucial role in securing a narrow victory for England. Batting after just one ball in England's innings, Root scored an unbeaten 99 to anchor the chase, helping England reach 235-6 with 5.5 overs remaining. India had scored 233, with half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, but they were 178-3 before the chase began. England faced challenges early, losing several wickets, including captain Harry Brook, who was dismissed for 16. However, Root remained composed, building his second consecutive fifty in ODIs. With support from Gus Atkinson, who contributed 23 of the final 38 runs, England forced a decisive third and final ODI in the tied series, which will take place at Lord's on Sunday.
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