Cardiff, July 17 -- England great Joe Root said team success mattered more than personal milestones after he remained unbeaten on 99 to guide the hosts to a four-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.

Root anchored England's chase of 234 with a composed 99 not out off 133 deliveries, helping the hosts level the three-match series 1-1. Despite missing out on a century by a single run, the former England captain said the result was far more important than his individual score.

Speaking after the match, Root admitted he could not recall ever finishing unbeaten on 99 but insisted it would have been much harder to accept had England lost the game.

"I don't even know if I have been 99 not out (before). It wou...