England levels ODI series with Joe Root's unbeaten 99 against India in Cardiff

England defeated India by four wickets at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, chasing 234 to draw the three‑match ODI series 1‑1. Veteran batsman Joe Root anchored the chase with an unbeaten 99, falling just one run short of a century. England’s bowlers Jofra Archer (3/47), Gus Atkinson (3/50) and Saqib Mahmood (2/52) dismantled the Indian innings, which collapsed from 178/3 to 233 all out, despite half‑centuries from Virat Kohli (65) and Shreyas Iyer (66). The win sets up a winner‑takes‑all decider at Lord’s on 19 July.

India’s middle order faltered after a solid start, and captain Shubman Gill criticised the collapse, noting missed opportunities to post a larger total. The match also sparked discussion about England’s limited List‑A experience for younger players, as highlighted by Root after the game.