JOE ROOT AND Jonny Bairstow scored centuries in England's fifth Test win over India.
The Yorkshire couple made a goal of 378 wins into a breeze.
Joe Root, an ex-skipper, helped lead England to victory
Jonny Bairstow scored a century during the first and second innings of Test
England's greatest Test run chase, 378 runs, is the highest ever recorded
England had three great run chases against New Zealand, but this one was a step above the rest.
It is England's highest ever Test cricket chase and India's most conceded.
The series, which was held over from last season's summer ended in a 2-2 draw after England won by seven wickets.
Root scored his fourth century in the series, while Bairstow recorded his second match win and fourth Test victory. It was incredible to watch.
Root and Bairstow reunited Monday as England struggled to 109-3 after losing three wickets for two runs in 16 balls.
They calmed down initially and quickly took full control.
They ended with an unbroken fourth wicket partnership of 269 in just 52.3 overs.
England has now won all four Test matches of this summer. This is a remarkable feat considering that they only had one win in 17 previous Tests.
Under the leadership of new captain Ben Stokes, and Brendon McCullum, results, performances, and mindsets have changed.
Root raced to his century in a frenzy of boundaries. He reached three figures when he threw the ball over Mohammed Siraj's slips and watched as it went for four.
He celebrated by taking off his right glove and moving his little finger towards his dressing-room.
The joke was made by England players to reference the new Elvis movie.
Root even released another one of his reverse hits for six.
He produced two against New Zealand, against Tim Southee & Neil Wagner. Now he has deposited Shardul Thakur across the boundary.
Root currently has 28 Test centuries, with 11 of them since 2021.
He scored his fourth hundred in the series, becoming the first England batsman to do so since Denis Compton.
Bairstow reached the landmark with 139 deliveries and a single spinner Ravi Jadeja. Root ran to him for a big embrace.
Bairstow cannot believe the amazing way he bats at the moment.
England needed 118 runs more to win the final day. They defeated them in 19.4 overs.
Root was unable to finish the race, while Bairstow finished unbeaten at 114.
Root and Bairstow both made unbeaten tonnages
Root celebrates with Ben Stokes, captain of the fifth Test victory against India
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