Joe Root He etched his name in England’s record books by becoming the first batsman to score six consecutive fifty-plus runs in one-day internationals during the series against India at Lord’s on Sunday. The former England captain continued his remarkable consistency with an unbeaten 74 off just 49 balls, continuing his remarkable run-scoring run that currently stands at 61, 75, 111 not out, 76 not out, 99 not out and 74. Root’s latest knock came with a score of 387 after England were asked to bat first in the final game of the three-match series. The innings also marked Root’s third consecutive half-century in the series, having remained unbeaten with scores of 76 and 99 in the previous two games. His latest effort ensures that he becomes the first England batsman to score 50 or more in six consecutive ODI innings. England’s impressive total builds on dominance in 192 opening games Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethel. Duckett led with a brilliant 141 while Besser contributed a fluid 91 as the duo demolished an inexperienced Indian pace attack. India misses it very much Jasprit Bumrahhe was ruled out of the decider due to reactive swelling in his left knee after sustaining a knock injury during the second ODI. Without their chief fast bowler, the visitors struggled to contain England’s batsmen, with the four-man pace attack conceding runs at regular intervals. Root ensured England kept the momentum going after Duckett and Besser laid the foundation. He sped through the final piece and created another piece from half a century ago Jos Buttler An unbeaten 41 off just 13 deliveries pushed England close to the 400-run mark. Root’s latest milestone further underlined his brilliance in the game as England cemented their status with another superb batting performance in the decisive game.
