Joe Root could become the second leading run-getter in Test cricket if he repeats his heroics from Lord’s in the IND vs ENG 4th Test. The England legend top scored in both innings, including a century in the first innings to help the hosts clinch a 2-1 lead in the India vs England series. Now, Root can sight on some personal milestone, aiming to topple the likes of Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting in Manchester.
Most Test Runs: Joe Root eyes second spot
Joe Root heads to the IND vs ENG 4th Test at 5th spot, after a fine century at Lord’s. The 34-year-old needs 30 more runs to jump up to 3rd in the list. Root is fifth with13259 runs in 156 Tests, while Rahul Dravid (13288) is 4th, with Jacques Kallis one ahead with 13,289.
The England ace will also be eyeing Ricky Ponting’s tally. The former Australian captain scored 13378 in 168 Tests. Root needs to score 120 in Manchester to surpass that tally and be the second leading run-getter in entire Test history.
Sachin Tendulkar still holds the top spot with a mind boggling 15921 runs in 200 Tests. Root is still 2662 runs away from the ‘God of Cricket’, but will have sights on that number in the future. For now, surpassing 3 legends in a single Test would suffice.
Most Test Runs
| Player | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Ave | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar (IND) | 200 | 329 | 15921 | 248* | 53.78 | 51 | 68 |
| Ricky Ponting (AUS) | 168 | 287 | 13378 | 257 | 51.85 | 41 | 62 |
| Jacques Kallis (ICC/SA) | 166 | 280 | 13289 | 224 | 55.37 | 45 | 58 |
| Rahul Dravid (ICC/IND) | 164 | 286 | 13288 | 270 | 52.31 | 36 | 63 |
| Joe Root (ENG) | 156 | 285 | 13259 | 262 | 50.8 | 37 | 66 |
Root meanwhile enjoys a stellar record in Manchester, where the India vs England 4th Test will be played. The England talisman averages 65 at the venue, and needs another 22 to get to 1000 runs at Old Trafford. In 19 innings, Root has 8 50+ scores and will be keen to add to that number.
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