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ENG vs PAK LIVE: Joe Root slams first century of World Cup 2019

England's no. 3 batsman Joe Root hit the first hundred of the 2019 World Cup in his side's chase against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.

Published : Jun 03, 2019 22:13 IST

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Joe Root has held together at one end in England's chase of 349.
Joe Root has held together at one end in England's chase of 349.
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Joe Root has held together at one end in England's chase of 349.

England's Joe Root smashed the first century of World Cup 2019 in a league stage match against Pakistan at Trent Bridge on Monday.

The No. 3 batsman reached the three-figure mark off 97 balls with nine boundaries and one maximum as England seeks to chase down a record World Cup target of 349.

This is Root's sixth hundred in 62 innings while batting second.

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