Cuttack, Feb. 9 -- Joe Root eclipsed his former compatriot and captain Eoin Morgan for the most fifty-plus scores for England in men's ODIs.

During the second ODI between India and England, Root anchored the innings for the Three Lions and made the most of the placid conditions in Cuttack. He paced his knock well and slammed 69(72) deliveries, laced with six boundaries at a strike rate of 95.83.

After brushing away an early scare, Root played with composure and kept the momentum on England's side with his imposing presence. He raced to his 56th ODI fifty, the highest for England in the men's ODIs.

Previously, Morgan held the record for England with 55 fifty-plus scores in ODIs. England icon Ian Bell features in the third spot with 39 f...