Joe Root prioritized England's win over personal milestones, instructing Gus Atkinson to secure victory despite leaving him unbeaten on 99 in the second ODI against India.
England leveled the series 1-1 thanks to Root's 99*
Jul 17, 2026
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What's the storyJoe Root, the star batsman of England, has said that he was more than happy to sacrifice his century for the sake of his team's victory in the second ODI against India.
The match was played at Cardiff and ended with England winning by four wickets. Root's 99* led the run chase.
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