Joe Root's composed 99 not out was the cornerstone of England's four-wicket victory over India in the second one-day international in Cardiff, leveling the three-match series. England chased down India's total of 233 with 5.5 overs to spare.
Root anchored the chase after a turbulent start, which saw England lose Ben Duckett from the first ball of their innings. Jasprit Bumrah claimed Duckett, and Prasidh Krishna followed by dismissing Jacob Bethell. Harry Brook was out for 16 attempting an aggressive shot. Root then stabilized the innings, forming crucial partnerships with Will Jacks and Gus Atkinson to see England home.
Earlier, India had been restricted to 233 after a strong start. Virat Kohli appeared in good form, scoring 65, before his dismissal sparked a collapse. England's bowlers took the final seven wickets for just 55 runs, with Jofra Archer finishing with 3-47. Shreyas Iyer contributed 66 to India's total, but Gus Atkinson secured two wickets in quick succession to aid England's comeback.
The series will now be decided in the third ODI at Lord's on Sunday. This match follows England's dominant 4-0 victory in the preceding T20 series against India.