England’s Joe Root made history at Lord’s, scoring his 37th Test century, his 11th against India, and a record eighth at the iconic venue.
Another Milestone for Root at Lord’s
On Day 2 of the Lord’s Test in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Joe Root wasted no time making his mark. Resuming on 99 not out, he steered Jasprit Bumrah for a streaky boundary off the very first ball, reaching his latest Test hundred.
This remarkable innings marks his 37th Test century overall, placing him among an elite group of batting legends. It’s also his 11th ton specifically against India, showcasing his consistent performance against one of cricket’s strongest teams.
Unrivalled Against India
Root’s 11th century against India now puts him alongside Australia’s Steve Smith for the most Test centuries scored against the Indian team. While Smith reached this milestone in fewer innings, Root has already become the first batter to accumulate over 3,000 Test runs against India.
His impressive average of 58.73 against India is a testament to his sustained excellence. Only a handful of players in Test history have more centuries against a single opponent, highlighting Root’s extraordinary record against India.
Climbing the All-Time Batting Ranks
With his 37th Test century, Joe Root has now surpassed Steve Smith to become the active player with the most hundreds in Test cricket. This incredible achievement places him fifth on the all-time list of Test century-makers.
He now stands behind only Sachin Tendulkar (51), Jacques Kallis (45), Ricky Ponting (41), and Kumar Sangakkara (38), inching closer to the very top of the sport’s most prolific run-scorers.
Lord’s: Root’s Personal Fortress
Lord’s Cricket Ground, often called the “Home of Cricket,” has truly become Joe Root’s personal domain. His latest century is a record-extending eighth Test ton at the historic venue.
Root began this Test as the leading run-scorer at Lord’s, and this new century only solidifies his dominance. No other batter in history has scored as many Test hundreds at Lord’s, a remarkable feat given the ground’s rich history.
- Joe Root scored his 37th Test century, his 11th against India.
- He equalled Steve Smith’s record for most Test hundreds against India.
- Root now holds the record for most Test centuries at Lord’s (8).
- He is the active player with the most Test hundreds (37), surpassing Steve Smith.
- Root is now fifth on the all-time list for most Test centuries.
Joe Root continues to etch his name into the annals of Test cricket history with each passing innings, showcasing his enduring class and prolific run-scoring ability on the grandest stages.
