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Root's sparkling 166* steers England to series win

Root's sparkling 166* steers England to series win

Summary

England won the second one-day international cricket match against the West Indies by three wickets, securing a series win. Joe Root played a key role by scoring an unbeaten 166, becoming England's top run-scorer in one-day internationals. West Indies scored 308 runs, led by Keacy Carty's 103, but England successfully chased the target with Root's help.

Key Facts

  • Joe Root scored 166 not out, leading England to chase a target of 309 runs.
  • Root surpassed Eoin Morgan's record to become England's leading run-scorer in one-day internationals.
  • England's victory in Cardiff gave them a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
  • West Indies set a target of 308 runs, with Keacy Carty scoring 103.
  • England achieved the target with seven balls left, finishing at 312-7.
  • Adil Rashid took 4 wickets for 63 runs for England.
  • The West Indies had some fielding and batting struggles, losing their last five wickets for only 50 runs.
  • The final ODI match will be held at The Oval on Tuesday.

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