Joe Root surpassed Virat Kohli's average in successful ODI run chases and became the first England batter to remain unbeaten on 99 against India in Cardiff.
Root is now second on this elite list
Jul 17, 2026
03:28 pm
What's the storyFormer England captain Joe Root, on Thursday, became the first English cricketer to remain unbeaten on 99 runs in an ODI.
The achievement came during the second ODI against India at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
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