Cardiff, July 16 -- England bounced back in the second ODI against India as Joe Root's composed unbeaten 99 guided them to a four-wicket victory at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, helping the hosts level the three-match series 1-1.

Chasing 234, England overcame early setbacks to complete the target with almost six overs remaining, with Root anchoring the successful chase with a match-winning 99*, for which he also won the Player of the Match award.

India made an ideal start with the ball as Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Ben Duckett with the first delivery of the innings. Prasidh Krishna added to India's advantage by removing Jacob Bethell soon after, leaving England in trouble at 8/2 in 3.4 overs.

Joe Root then played a crucial role in stabilising...