ENG vs WI | Twitter in disbelief as Root produces all-time ODI classic of 166 to singlehandedly trump Windies

06/02/2025

England trumped West Indies by three wickets against the West Indies at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Sunday to take home the three-match ODI series 2-0. Joe Root played the defining hand with a knock of 166 at quicker than run-a-ball, setting up a famous chase to see Keacy Carty's ton go in vain.

‌The West Indies, opting to bat first, posted a competitive total of 308 in 47.4 overs. Keacy Carty led the charge with a fluent 103, supported by captain Shai Hope's 78 and Brandon King's 59. Despite a strong foundation, the visitors faltered in the death overs, losing their last five wickets for just 50 runs. England's bowlers, particularly Adil Rashid (4/63) and Saqib Mahmood (3/37), capitalized on the collapse to restrict the total.

England's chase began disastrously, with openers Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett dismissed for ducks, leaving the hosts at 2/2. Captain Harry Brook (47) and Root steadied the innings with a crucial 85-run partnership. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Root's resilience kept England in the hunt. His 159* off 136 balls, featuring 20 fours and 2 sixes, was instrumental in guiding England home. Lower-order contributions from Will Jacks (49) and Adil Rashid (10*) ensured England crossed the finish line with 14 balls to spare.

What an innings!

Joe Root single-handedly led England to victory over the West Indies in the second ODI in Cardiff. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🫡

- He smashed 166*(139), Fours-21, Sixes-2, SR-119.4. 💥

JOE ROOT - THE GOAT 🐐🔥
— Rishabh Singh Parmar (@irishabhparmar)

That's it

England win by 3 wickets with 7 balls to spare.

Joe Root 166* - that's the story right there. Although West Indies might well wonder why his LBW was not out (umpires call) but Will Jack's was out (umpires call).

Oh well England take an unassailable 2-0 lead.
— Caribbean Cricket Podcast (@CaribCricket)

Big win

England beat West Indies by 3 wickets!
— Caught & Bowled (@caught1bowled)

Get in there

GET IN England beat West Indies in the second one day match to go 2 nil up Yorkshires Joe Root shows them the way to victory with his unbeaten 166 not out 👏👏
— Jim Miller (@jimmtweet)

Not everyone

Everyone busy in but Joe Root show his masterclass inning agains West Indies, England win the game by 3 wickets 166* 139 21 2

Wonderful single handle pull of the match
— Anmol Rai (@anmolr14)

Yes

West Indies got to be really kicking themselves tonight. That collapse they had with the bat has pretty much cost them the game. They should’ve put on way more than 308. On the flip side it could’ve been more comfortable for England if much sharper in the field. Fine margins!
— Khaleem Azam 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (@AzamWHUFC)

No doubt

Joe Root no doubt in his post career will surely receive a knighthood, Joe again Seeing England over the Line with a brilliantly controlled 166 not out in 2nd one day test 50 ODI agains’t West Indies.
— John G (@JohnGraydo3907)

One man show

Joe Root Scored 166*(139) while chasing 309 against West Indies

this is one man show by England's one of the Greatest Batter, a knock to remember in History 👏👏
— KD Cric Info (@kdcricinfo)

Mr. Dependable

England at one point 93/4 in 309 run chase and Joe Root scored 166* runs from 139 balls including 21 fours and 2 sixes against West Indies.
— Cricket With Manmohan (@GarhManmohan)

Brilliant