Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put India to the sword as England beat India to level series

In the end, it was pure carnage. England's record-breaking run chase was achieved with a sensational swagger to the finishing line in the rearranged fifth Test against India at Edgbaston on Monday.

Yorkshire duo Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow started the day needing 119 to reach the victory target of 378 looking to build on their magnificent 150-partnership.

Any fears that momentum might be lost and India could launch a fightback and chip away at the remaining seven wickets were soon dispelled.

Root was simply sensational, showing off his full repertoire of attacking strokes and brushing off the world-class Indian attack of Jasprit Bumrah and Co with consummate ease.

His unbeaten 142 off 173 balls was his 28th century in 121 Test matches, 11th since the start of last year and third of the summer. The former captain was top scorer in the series with 737 runs at an average of 105.28.

Player of the match Bairstow, with 404 runs in the series, is currently hitting his own career high and dealt out similar punishment to the opposition bowlers. His undefeated 114 – off 145 balls – was his fourth in five innings and second of the match after a first-innings 106.

Bairstow said: “It’s just about having the enjoyment factor of it, not being afraid of failing, going out and playing in a way that puts the pressure back on the opposition.

This team. This way of playing. Simply irresistible ❤️ Scorecard/Clips: https://t.co/jKoipF4U01