India versus England 5th Test 5th Day: England creates history
The England Cricket Team produced a remarkable performance as they chased down their highest ever run chase in Test cricket on the 5 th day of the 5 th Test match played at Birmingham on Tuesday. Starting on the overnight score of 259 for 3, Root and Bairstow showed intent right from the word go putting pressure with lovely shots making life tough for Indian bowlers. Jasprit Bumrah and other Indian bowlers tried to keep pressure but Root and Bairstow maintained the pressure with superb batting display. It was a brilliant display by Root and Bairstow keeping the scoreboard ticking. Root completed his century off 136 balls while Bairstow reached his century off 138 balls. After reaching the milestone, Root played innovative shots against Shardul Thakur. Bairstow also looked at ease and made sure that England chased down this mammoth target with ease. Bairstow and Root added unbeaten 269 runs for the 4 th wicket. England proved their new brand of cricket under the captaincy ...