WATCH: Joe Root takes a blinder to see-off Mitchell Marsh in AUS vs ENG 2nd ODI

Joe Root produced a spectacular moment in the field during the second ODI between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, November 15. The veteran England batter took a stunning catch to dismiss Australian captain Mitchell Marsh, giving young pacer Sonny Baker a crucial breakthrough in the hosts’ run chase.

Joe Root’s stunning catch sends Mitchell Marsh back

The moment arrived in the fourth over of Australia’s innings. Baker was bowling to Marsh, who just started his innings after England’s bowlers made early inroads.

Baker found the edge with his delivery, and the ball travelled towards the slip region. Root, positioned in the cordon, reacted instantly and launched himself to his left.

The former England captain stretched out and grabbed the ball brilliantly, completing a difficult catch that left the Australian skipper with no option but to walk back to the pavilion.

Here’s the video:

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WHAT A SCREAMER FROM JOE ROOT 🤯 #AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/diDPkK2NtR

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Marsh managed only two runs from his brief stay at the crease. Baker celebrated an important wicket, while Root’s catch further lifted the energy in the England camp.

Root also takes the catch to dismiss Travis Head

Interestingly, Marsh was not the only Australian batter dismissed with Root involved in the catch. Earlier in the innings, Gus Atkinson removed dangerous opener Travis Head, with Root completing a straightforward catch at slip.

Head departed for seven runs, leaving Australia under pressure early in the chase.

The visitors then suffered another blow when Cooper Connolly was caught by England captain Harry Brook off Atkinson without scoring. Marsh’s dismissal soon afterwards left Australia reeling at 13/3.

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England post record-breaking total against Australia

Earlier, England produced a commanding batting performance after Australia captain Marsh won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Tom Banton led the charge with a brilliant 121 off 99 deliveries, registering his second ODI century. Root also played a valuable innings, scoring 62 from 68 balls.

The pair added 137 runs for the second wicket, helping England recover after Ben Duckett‘s early dismissal.

Jordan Cox then contributed 67, while Will Jacks and Atkinson provided late acceleration. England eventually finished on 355/6 in 50 overs, recording their highest ODI total on Australian soil.

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