# Root's unbeaten 99 leads England to series-levelling win

Joe Root scored an unbeaten 99 to guide England to victory, leveling the series. His innings was crucial in chasing down the target after a tight contest. The win keeps England's hopes alive in the ongoing series.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cvg8ed5zvwjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:17:02 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cglj4n91744o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:57:02 GMT