Joe Root's unbeaten 166 seals England's 2-0 ODI series win over West Indies

Joe Root's career-best unbeaten 166 off 139 balls, featuring 21 fours and two sixes, was the cornerstone of England's thrilling three-wicket victory over West Indies in Cardiff, sealing a 2-0 ODI series win.

Root's innings included crucial partnerships: an 85-run stand with captain Harry Brook (47) and a match-turning 143-run sixth-wicket partnership with Will Jacks (49), which decisively swung the game in England's favor.

"Joe Root's magnificent unbeaten 166 propelled England to a thrilling three-wicket victory over West Indies in Cardiff, securing the ODI series 2-0."

West Indies posted a competitive 308, with Keacy Carty scoring 103 and Alzarri Joseph taking 4-31, but England chased down the target with seven balls to spare.

Root's innings marked his 18th ODI century and made him England's all-time leading ODI run-scorer, surpassing Eoin Morgan. He also became the first English batter to surpass 7,000 ODI runs.

"This innings not only marked Root's 18th ODI century but also crowned him as England's all-time leading ODI run-scorer, surpassing Eoin Morgan."

Despite wickets falling at the other end, including Bethell's LBW at 133 for 5, Root's resilience ensured England's victory.

West Indies started strong with the ball, dismissing both openers without scoring, but ultimately could not contain Root's heroics.

"West Indies posted a competitive 308 and put up a strong fight with the ball, but Root's heroics proved too much to overcome, with England reaching the target with seven balls to spare."

Joe Root's unbeaten 166 led England to a thrilling three-wicket victory over West Indies in Cardiff, securing a 2-0 ODI series win. Root became England's all-time leading ODI run-scorer, surpassing Eoin Morgan, and the first English batter to exceed 7,000 ODI runs.