IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Joe Root stranded on 99 but England beat India by four wickets to level series 1-1

Jul 17, 2026, 02:08:13 IST

IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Joe Root remained unbeaten on 99 as England registered a 4-wicket win to level the three-match series 1-1.

Key Events

1:25 AM IST, Jul 17England (235/6) beat India (233) by 4 wickets
1:15 AM IST, Jul 17Gus Atkinson hits four!
12:53 AM IST, Jul 17Brar removes Jacks!
12:44 AM IST, Jul 17Root nears century!
12:19 AM IST, Jul 17150 up for England!
12:10 AM IST, Jul 17Brar leaks runs!
12:06 AM IST, Jul 17Tidy from Axar!
11:53 PM IST, Jul 16Axar removes Buttler!
11:50 PM IST, Jul 16Root hits fifty!
11:41 PM IST, Jul 16Bumrah back in attack!
11:30 PM IST, Jul 16Jos Buttler smashes SIX!
11:22 PM IST, Jul 16Curran departs!
11:13 PM IST, Jul 16Curran well set now!
11:08 PM IST, Jul 16Dube into attack!
10:53 PM IST, Jul 16Curran, Root Cautious!
10:39 PM IST, Jul 16Brook falls!
10:34 PM IST, Jul 16Joe Root takes charge!
10:29 PM IST, Jul 16Brar into attack!
10:20 PM IST, Jul 16Root gets lucky escape!
10:08 PM IST, Jul 16Brook smashes SIX!
9:52 PM IST, Jul 16Bumrah troubles Bethell!
9:48 PM IST, Jul 16Maiden from Prasidh!
9:39 PM IST, Jul 16Bumrah removes Duckett for golden duck!
9:29 PM IST, Jul 16Jofra runs riot in middle overs!
9:08 PM IST, Jul 16IND 233 all out for 44 overs
9:06 PM IST, Jul 16Iyer falls for 66!
9:02 PM IST, Jul 16Bumrah smashes 18 runs in an over!
8:49 PM IST, Jul 16IND 8 down!
8:44 PM IST, Jul 16Jofra Archer finishes his quota!
8:37 PM IST, Jul 16200 up for India!
8:23 PM IST, Jul 16Two in Two for Jofra Archer!
8:21 PM IST, Jul 16Archer strikes!
8:12 PM IST, Jul 16Iyer smashes fifty!
8:05 PM IST, Jul 16Sundar falls!
7:53 PM IST, Jul 16Virat Kohli falls!
7:50 PM IST, Jul 16Shreyas Iyer smashes a six!
7:45 PM IST, Jul 16Virat Kohli finds four!
7:33 PM IST, Jul 16Virat Kohli hits fifty!
7:26 PM IST, Jul 1610 runs off the over!
7:08 PM IST, Jul 16Kishan falls!
7:05 PM IST, Jul 16IND 110/2 in 20 overs
6:55 PM IST, Jul 16Rohit Sharma falls!
6:48 PM IST, Jul 16Kohli continues to dominate!
6:40 PM IST, Jul 16Kohli sweeps it for four!
6:36 PM IST, Jul 16Rohit Sharma survives again!
6:31 PM IST, Jul 16Kohli hits four!
6:28 PM IST, Jul 16Rohit Sharma smashes SIX!
6:21 PM IST, Jul 16Virat Kohli on fire!
6:16 PM IST, Jul 16Virat Kohli hits four!
6:10 PM IST, Jul 16Shubman Gill falls!
6:01 PM IST, Jul 16Shubman Gill in cruise control!
5:51 PM IST, Jul 16Shubman hits four and ENG waste review!
5:45 PM IST, Jul 16Rohit Sharma dropped!
5:42 PM IST, Jul 16Shubman hits four!
5:36 PM IST, Jul 16Archer troubles Rohit!
5:31 PM IST, Jul 16Action begins!
5:18 PM IST, Jul 16Rahul misses out!
5:12 PM IST, Jul 16England Playing XI!
5:10 PM IST, Jul 16India Playing XI!
5:03 PM IST, Jul 16Harry Brook opts to bowl!
4:43 PM IST, Jul 16Bumrah return really boosted India
4:30 PM IST, Jul 16India look to emulate 2022
4:24 PM IST, Jul 16Indeed bad news for Gurnoor!
4:21 PM IST, Jul 16Gurnoor Brar warned!
4:20 PM IST, Jul 16India likely to go in with the same team
4:09 PM IST, Jul 16Hello and welcome!

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IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Joe Root finished unbeaten on 99 as England defeated India by four wickets to draw the three-match ODI series 1-1. Gus Atkinson struck the winning boundary to complete the chase, leaving Root one run short of a century, though the England batter gladly settled for the victory and the series-levelling result....Read More

Earlier, Shreyas Iyer (66) and Virat Kohli (65) laid the foundation with impressive half-centuries, but India lost their way and were bowled out for 233. Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson picked up three wickets apiece, ensuring England kept breaking partnerships and never allowed India to build a commanding total.

Kohli batted with assurance after walking in following Shubman Gill's dismissal, finding the boundary regularly and stitching together a useful stand with Rohit Sharma. Rohit weathered an uneasy start before falling for 26. Kohli's dismissal, however, triggered a collapse as Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and Shivam Dube all departed in quick succession, leaving Iyer to hold the innings together almost single-handedly.

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Jul 17, 2026, 01:25:22 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: England (235/6) beat India (233) by 4 wickets

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Gus Atkinson takes England over the line with a boundary as Joe Root remains stranded on 99, but he is more than happy as his team has levelled the series 1-1. The Indian bowlers did put up a fight in the defence of the 234-run target, but Root stood in his way to make sure England kept going in the chase. The series will be decided at the Lord's on Sunday. England (235/6) beat India (233) by 4 wickets to level three-match series 1-1

Jul 17, 2026, 01:15:58 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Gus Atkinson hits four!

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Gus Atkinson is playing a fine supporting role to Joe Root here as he smashed Gurnoor Brar for a boundary there and England are just inches away from a crucial win to level the series. It will be interesting to see whether Joe Root will complete his century. ENG 230/6 in 44 overs

Jul 17, 2026, 01:06:10 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Root, Atkinson take England close to win

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Joe Root finds the boundary and is moving closer to a fine century here. It seems the match is slipping out of India's reach, as this England tail can put up a fight, and they have Root in the middle. ENG 214/6 in 42 overs

Jul 17, 2026, 00:53:10 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Brar removes Jacks!

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Harpreet Brar back into the attack after Prasidh Krishna leaked nine runs off his over. Will Jacks pulled Brar over mid-wicket where Prince Yadav was there, but he failed to get the eyes on it and went for a four. And the very next ball, Jacks hit it straight to Virat Kohli inside the box. ENG 197/6 in 40 overs

Jul 17, 2026, 00:44:50 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Root nears century!

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Joe Root is marching towards his century here. India have no plan about how to stop Root. Eight runs came off Axar Patel's over, and the match is slipping away from India's reach. ENG 182/5 in 38 overs

Jul 17, 2026, 00:41:11 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: India desperately need a wicket!

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: A tidy over from Prasidh Krishna as two runs came off it. India desperately need a wicket here, otherwise Root will take the game away from them. ENG 174/5 in 37 overs

Jul 17, 2026, 00:37:17 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Chase back on track!

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Five runs came off Axar Patel's over. The chase is back on track for England here. The required run rate is under 4.5, which is a big plus for England. ENG 172/5 in 36 overs

Jul 17, 2026, 00:25:21 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: England 157/5 in 33 overs

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Five runs came off the last two overs, but India still need a wicket to bounce back; otherwise, it will be too late for them. England 77 runs to win in 17 overs. ENG 157/5 in 33 overs

Jul 17, 2026, 00:19:12 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: 150 up for England!

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Four runs came off Shivam Dube's over. 150 up for England here as they are once again swung the momentum back in the hosts' favour. India need a wicket here to keep their hopes alive. ENG 152/5 in 31 overs

Jul 17, 2026, 00:10:57 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Brar leaks runs!

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: An expensive over from Gurpreet Brar. 13 runs came off it, while five runs came off the first ball, which was five wides. While Joe Root later smashed him for a four. Root is in no mood to give up in this chase. ENG 144/5 in 29 overs

Jul 17, 2026, 00:06:53 IST

India vs England LIVE Score: Tidy from Axar!

India vs England LIVE Score: Axar Patel delivered a tight over here as England have slowed down further after Jos Buttler's wicket. Joe Root is extra cautious, while Will Jacks is yet to open his account. ENG 131/5 in 28 overs

Jul 16, 2026, 23:53:31 IST

India vs England LIVE Score: Axar removes Buttler!

India vs England LIVE Score: Axar Patel gets the better of Jos Buttler with a straight delivery to clean him up. A big wicket in the context of the game and England are half down in the chase now. Buttler goes for 17 now. ENG 125/5 in 25.4 overs

Jul 16, 2026, 23:50:13 IST

India vs England LIVE Score: Root hits fifty!

India vs England LIVE Score: Joe Root smashes his half-century to revive England's chase here in Cardiff. Another fighting knock from the former England skipper here. Jos Buttler has joined him in this battle and they both have revived the chase. ENG 125/4 in 25 overs

Jul 16, 2026, 23:41:18 IST

India vs England LIVE Score: Bumrah back in attack!

India vs England LIVE Score: Jasprit Bumrah came back into the attack and straightaway caused some trouble for Joe Root. Three runs came off the over. England are fighting back in the game to swing the momentum in their favour. ENG 117/4 in 23 overs

Jul 16, 2026, 23:30:53 IST

India vs England LIVE Score: Jos Buttler smashes SIX!

India vs England LIVE Score: Jos Buttler will be key for England from here. He is the one who can control the tempo of the chase for the hosts. He smashed Axar Patel for a maximum here. 11 runs came off he over. ENG 111/4 in 21 overs

Jul 16, 2026, 23:22:47 IST

India vs England LIVE Score: Curran departs!

India vs England LIVE Score: Shivam Dube breaks the stand here to get rid of Sam Curran. Another twist in the game now as it is swinging both ways right from the start. Curran edged it behind the stumps to Ishan Kishan. ENG 94/4 in 19.1 overs

Jul 16, 2026, 23:13:50 IST

India vs England LIVE Score: Curran well set now!

India vs England LIVE Score: Gurnoor Brar continues from one end, and Sam Curran smashed him for a couple of boundaries to keep the scoreboard moving for England. The partnership between Curran and Root is brewing now. ENG 87/3 in 12 overs

Jul 16, 2026, 23:08:50 IST

India vs England LIVE Score: Dube into attack!

India vs England LIVE Score: Shivam Dube into the attack now! And he was welcomed with a boundary on the first ball by Sam Curran. Eight runs came off the over. ENG 76/3 in 16 overs

Jul 16, 2026, 22:53:44 IST

India vs England LIVE Score: Curran, Root Cautious!

India vs England LIVE Score: Sam Curran is looking cautious, while Joe Root has also slowed down once again here, but there is no pressure of net run rate, which is working in England's favour at the moment. ENG 60/3 in 13 overs

Jul 16, 2026, 22:39:31 IST

India vs England LIVE Score: Brook falls!

India vs England LIVE Score: OUT! Gurnoor Brar gets the massive wicket of Harry Brook here. He went for another ramp shot and got caught by Ishan Kishan behind the stump. ENG 53/3 in 10.4 overs

Jul 16, 2026, 22:34:52 IST

India vs England LIVE Score: Joe Root takes charge!

India vs England LIVE Score: Joe Root with a couple of boundaries in Prasidh Krishna's over. England have recovered from the early wickets here. A 43-run partnership between Root and Brook so far. ENG 51/2 in 10 overs

Jul 16, 2026, 22:29:49 IST

India vs England LIVE Score: Brar into attack!

India vs England LIVE Score: Gurnoor Brar comes into the attack, and Harry Brook gets hit on the helmet in the attempt to play a ramp shot. Three runs came off the over as England are finding it tough to play their shots freely. ENG 42/2 in 9 overs

Jul 16, 2026, 22:20:39 IST

India vs England LIVE Score: Root gets lucky escape!

India vs England LIVE Score: Joe Root with a boundary here to keep the scoreboard moving for England. He went for a pull shot too, but failed to connect it, and the ball landed in no man's land. ENG 39/2 in 8 overs

Jul 16, 2026, 22:08:53 IST

India vs England LIVE Score: Brook smashes SIX!

India vs England LIVE Score: Harry Brook breaks the shackles by ramping it over fine leg for a maximum. It was a brilliant over before that, but one mistake and Prasidh Krishna was hammered for a six there. ENG 20/2 in 6 overs

Jul 16, 2026, 21:56:53 IST

India vs England LIVE Score: Prasidh removes Bethell!

India vs England LIVE Score: OUT! Prasidh Krishna strikes from the other end as he gets the better of Jacob Bethell for 4. He also edged it behind the stumps to Ishan Kishan. India are off to a perfect start with the ball here. ENG 8/2 in 3.4 overs