Would’ve felt worse if we’d lost: Root on missing ton by a run

Joe Root

Joe Root said missing out on a century did not bother him after England's four-wicket win over India in the second ODI, insisting defeat would have been far more painful than finishing unbeaten on 99.

Root anchored England's chase of 234, hitting nine fours to guide the hosts home in 44.1 overs. The victory levelled the three-match series 1-1.

The former England captain was left stranded one run short of his century when Gus Atkinson hit the winning boundary with 35 balls to spare. "It would've felt a lot worse if we'd lost. That's why you play to win," Root said.

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