A masterclass in chasing down veteran Joe Root and a clinical display of bowling helped England bounce back in style, registering a comfortable four-wicket win over India in the second ODI on Thursday. The resounding victory leveled the three-match series at 1-1, setting up a blockbuster finish in the Lord’s winner on Sunday.Opting to bowl first, England’s pace attack capitalized on the conditions to bundle India out for a modest 233 in 44 overs, causing a spectacular collapse in the middle of the innings.Earlier, India looked well set for a commanding total, coasting comfortably to 178 for 3 in 32 overs. Half-centuries from Virat Kohli (65 off 66 balls) and Shreyas Iyer (66 off 71 balls) had laid a solid foundation, with the duo keeping the scoreboard ticking with authoritative strokeplay.However, England’s pacers hit mercilessly. Led by Jofra Archer (3/47) and Gus Atkinson (3/50), the hosts triggered a batting slide that saw India lose their last seven wickets for just 55 runs. The tail failed to bat under constant pressure, and India eventually folded with six overs left unplayed.Chasing a modest 234, England’s top order faced some trying times against the moving ball and both openers fell in the first four overs with just eight runs on the board. Indian pacer Gurnoor Brar bowled with impressive fire, taking 2 for 67 to keep the visitors in the hunt.But Joe Root stood like a rock. The former skipper played with final composure, pacing the chase to perfection. As the wickets tilted around him, Root found a reliable partner in Will Jacks. The pair navigated a tricky period, putting together a crucial 72-run stand for the sixth wicket to firmly shift the momentum in England’s favour.After Jacks departed for 30 for 44, it was Gus Atkinson who saw off the England man alongside Root. The duo put on a quick and unbroken partnership of 38 runs from just 25 deliveries. Atkinson played a windy cameo of 23 not out off 16 balls, while Root, though cruelly ripped on a masterful 99 not out off 133 balls, anchored the chase brilliantly till the end.England achieved the target to finish at 235 for 6, wrapping up the game with 35 balls to spare. With the balance now balanced after India’s six-wicket win in Birmingham, the series decider at Lord’s promises to be an exciting affair.Short Score:India: 233 all out in 44 overs (Shreyas Iyer 66, Virat Kohli 65; Jofra Archer 3/47, Gus Atkinson 3/50)England: 235/6 in 44.1 overs (Joe Root 99*, Will Jacks 30; Gurnoor Brar 2/67)Result: England won by 4 wickets.