Root delighted with England's tense chase against India 

Taking England across the finish line in their second ODI against India, Joe Root was excited at the prospect of overcoming the No.1 ranked ICC Men’s ODI side.

Speaking after his innings of 99*, Root told the reporters, "I don't even know if I have been 99 not out (before).”

"It would've felt a lot worse if we'd lost. That's why you play to win. And for us to have that carrot ahead of us winning at Lord's (third ODI) and the chance to beat the number one team in the world is really exciting.”

Chasing 234, England were five wickets down at the score of 125 as the Indian bowlers found rhythm in the second innings. 

However, Root held the innings from one end, compiling his gritty knock of 99 from 133 deliveries. This included nine boundaries. 

England eventually got past the finish line with four wickets and 35 deliveries to spare.

"I'm delighted that we found a way of doing it ugly and doing it in a way that probably doesn't suit a lot of the other guys and what they're used to doing and how they're used to playing,” Root said. 

“It shapes us up really well with what's to come, and a great experience of a big pressure game ahead of a World Cup in 2027," he added.

England and India will next lock horns on Sunday, July 19 in the third and final ODI.