England beat West Indies to take commanding lead in series as record-breaker Joe Root anchors chase

England beat West Indies to take commanding lead in series as record-breaker Joe Root anchors chase

Root's captain didn't do him any favours either, almost running out his fellow Yorkshireman before he was off the mark. Seven runs later, only a tight umpire's call on review saved him.

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