Joe Root creates history with match-winning knock as England clinch thrilling ODI series against West Indies

Joe Root creates history

Joe Root scored 166 runs off 139 balls against West Indies, smashing 21 fours and 2 sixes. This knock marks his highest individual score in ODI cricket.

Joe Root made the highest individual score in ODI

Joe Root has now become the highest run scorer in ODIs for England. Root has surpassed former captain Eoin Morgan, who has 6,957 ODI runs to his name. Root has also become the player to score 7000 ODI runs, he has 7082 runs to his name, which includes 18 centuries and 42 half-centuries.

Batsmen who scored the most runs in ODIs for England

England won the match by three wickets. Batting first, West Indies were bowled out for 308 runs in 47.4 overs. In response, England chased down the target, scoring 309/7 in 48.5 overs.

England won the match by 3 wickets

With this win, England also sealed the ODI series. They dominated the first ODI with a massive 238-run victory and followed it up with a close three-wicket win in the second match.

England also sealed the ODI series against West Indies

Joe Root also completed 1000 runs against West Indies. He is the first England batsman to score 1000 runs against West Indies.

Joe Root scored 1000 runs against West Indies