England, Sri Lanka and Joe Root
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England achieved a remarkable series victory against Sri Lanka, winning the final ODI by 53 runs. They scored 357, with Joe Root leading the way, smashing 111 runs. This performance marked Root's 20th ODI century.
Joe Root scripted a ton of records with his 20th hundred in the format. The England batting talisman put on a masterclass in the third and deciding ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo. During his stay, Root also became the first England batter to complete 7,500 ODI runs. Notably, he recorded 50-plus scores in each of the three matches of this series.
After another masterclass in Asian conditions, BBC Sport breaks down how Joe Root stands out as a brilliant player of spin bowling.
In a commanding display of experience and skill, Joe Root guided England to a decisive victory in the 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka, securing the series win. The veteran batter, who registered yet another century in Asian conditions,