Robinson showing great cricketing sense as he taps Siraj on the off-side for a quick single and Root inside edges the next for another run.
Siraj tries the short ball as Robinson goes for the pull but is beaten before he takes a single next ball.
Another quick bouncer to Root which he avoids and keeps strike with one from the last ball.
In the next over, Root, on 112, gets a lifeline as Jurel puts down a tough chance as Root got it off the bottom edge trying to defend Jadeja on the off-side.
The Indians are looking totally flat, not much energy on the field.
Root clips the spinner for a single on the leg side and Robinson watchfully blocks the last two balls.
In the next over, Root pulls Siraj for a boundary to raise the 100-run stand for the eighth wicket with Robinson.
He clips the pacer for a single before Robinson ducks under a bouncer and does the same last ball. Siraj looking a bit worked up as he has a few words with the batter.
England are 346/7 in 100 overs, with Root on 118 and Robinson on 58.
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