WATCH: Classic Joe Root knock deflates West Indies in first day-night Test

Courtesy: Reuters

New Delhi: England skipper Joe Root played some insanely beautiful strokes on the Day 1 of the first day-night Test against the visiting West Indies at Birmingham on Thursday.

Root won the toss and elected to bat first, but the hosts soon lost two wickets. However, former captain Alastair Cook and Root produced a brilliant counter attacking play against the Caribbeans.

Root, in his 159-ball knock so far, has hit 21 fours. Here are some his magical hits to the fence:

Root goes to 50 with a four https://t.co/0u9iMgEqMW

— Cricket-atti (@cricketatti) August 17, 2017

Root hits wide ball for four https://t.co/0AXPO2jUGx — Cricket-atti (@cricketatti) August 17, 2017

Root cover drives Holder for four https://t.co/c0lvq8gg2U — Cricket-atti (@cricketatti) August 17, 2017

Root four off Cummins https://t.co/HHv95Wmrne — Cricket-atti (@cricketatti) August 17, 2017

At the time filing the report, England were firmly in control of with both Cook and Root unbeaten on 120 and 101 respectively after the end of 62 overs' play.