Root's ton lifts England to 309-6 against Sri Lanka at World Cup
Joe Root's century helped England set Sri Lanka an imposing target of 310 in their World Cup Pool A match at Wellington's Westpac Stadium on Sunday. Root smashed 121 off 108 balls -- becoming his country's youngest World Cup century-maker -- as England reached 309 for six after winning the toss and electing to bat. Ian Bell also contributed 49 and Jos Buttler was unbeaten on 39 from 27 balls as ...