In a spectacular display of batting prowess, England’s star cricketer, Joe Root, etched his name in the annals of cricket history by becoming England’s all-time leading run-scorer in ODI World Cups. Root achieved this remarkable feat during England’s clash against Bangladesh at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
The record Root shattered belonged to the legendary Graham Gooch, who had amassed 897 runs in 21 World Cup matches. Gooch’s World Cup heroics included one century and eight half-centuries. In contrast, Joe Root took just 19 matches to eclipse Gooch’s tally, amassing an impressive 917 runs in ODI World Cup encounters. Root’s consistency with the bat has been nothing short of extraordinary, and he now stands atop the list of England’s leading run-scorers in this prestigious tournament.
Joe Root’s amazing run at the World Cups
Root’s exceptional journey to this milestone has been nothing short of remarkable. This ongoing edition of the ODI World Cup marks his third appearance in the tournament. In the 2015 World Cup, Root scored 202 runs in six games, including a century. In the 2019 World Cup, he etched his name in the history books by scoring a record-breaking 556 runs in 11 matches, featuring two centuries and three half-centuries, as England clinched their maiden World Cup title.
Root’s incredible consistency has continued in the current World Cup as well. In England’s tournament opener against New Zealand, he valiantly scored 77 runs, despite the team’s defeat. Against Bangladesh, Root was once again in sublime touch, crafting a magnificent innings of 82 runs from just 68 balls. His partnership of 151 runs with opener Dawid Malan laid the foundation for England’s formidable total in that match.
It’s worth noting that Root’s achievement in ODI World Cups places him among the cricketing greats. While he now holds the record for England, the overall record for the most runs in ODI World Cups belongs to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who amassed a staggering 2,278 runs in 45 World Cup games, including six centuries and 15 half-centuries.
In a tournament filled with cricketing excellence, Joe Root’s accomplishment adds another glorious chapter to his illustrious career. As he continues to grace the cricketing world with his unmatched skills, fans can only anticipate more memorable performances from this English cricketing icon. Joe Root has indeed solidified his status as an all-time great in the sport of cricket.
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