Jadeja gives it a bit of air as Robinson smashes it straight back over the bowler's head for a four. The next ball turns a bit as Robinson is beaten trying to push at it before he keeps out the rest of the over.
Akash Deep continues as Root nudges the first ball square on the leg side for two runs. The next ball comes in sharply as Root is struck on the pads but the ball is clearly going down as the leg before shout is turned down.
Root clips the fourth ball through square leg for two runs before he hits a beautiful drive off the last ball through the covers for a four to bring up a wonderful century from 219 balls.
This is Root's 31st century and 10th against India as he bounces back in grand style after copping a lot of criticism for his dismissal off a reckless shot in the previous game.
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