Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow tons helps England to square the series 2-2

Joe Root (142*) and Jonny Bairstow (114*) centuries helps England to chase down 378 in the 4^th innings of the 5^th test and square the series 2-2. This was England’s highest successful chase in test matches.

Joe Root and Bairstow added 269 runs in the unbroken 4th wicket partnership. they came to bat together when England lost 3 wickets after the century opening wicket partnership.

Needed 119 more runs to win on the final day England done it in the first session itself without loosing a wicket on day 5. Root hits his 28th century in tests and Bairstow his 12. Bairstow’s continued his red hot form by hitting his 4^th century in last five innings.

India dominated most of the sessions in this test but the poor batting on day 4 and England’s brand new approach took the test away from India. England turns the table after conceding first innings lead of 132 runs.

Player of the Match:- Jonny Bairstow

Player of the series:- Joe Root & Jasprit Bumbrah