Joe Root scripts history vs Pak at Lord’s, surpasses Ponting’s all-time record
Joe Root has made history by scoring the most Test runs for England, eclipsing Ricky Ponting's record in a thrilling match against Pakistan. This landmark not only highlights Root's outstanding performance in his home Tests but also sets him on the path to chase Sachin Tendulkar's overall record as England triumphs in the series at Lord's.
Joe Root has claimed a historic milestone in Test cricket, surpassing Ricky Ponting to become the highest run-scorer in Test history during a match at Lord's in London. Root, the England captain, managed to score 24 runs before falling to the Pakistani pacer Mohammad Ali's lbw dismissal during the second Test. The 24-run score was enough for Root to claim the record as he now has 7,594 Test runs in England, exceeding Ponting's 7,578 runs accumulated in Australia.
India's Sachin Tendulkar occupies the third spot with 7,216 Test runs in India. Root's achievement adds to his stellar Test career, where he has already topped several charts, including averaging 53.85 in 89 Tests and 156 innings. Ponting's home career record stood at 7,578 runs from 92 Tests and 154 innings with an average of 56.97, consisting of 23 centuries and 38 fifties. Tendulkar's overall career record stands at 7,216 runs from 94 Tests and 153 innings in India.
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