Cricket at Old Blighty: Top five match winning innings played in Manchester across formats

Tests - Joe Root 254 against Pakistan, 2016

Root led the way for a fantastic England win

Root features again on this list, this time in the longest format. Pakistan arrived in Manchester, cock-a-hoop after their emotional win at Lord's. On the backfoot and desperate to turn the tables, England needed their best players to stand up and perform.

The right-hander decided to do just that as he made 254 - his highest Test score - to lay the foundation for a comprehensive England win which leveled the series at 1-1.