Joe Root is set to feature for England in the third Test against Sri Lanka, starting on September 6 at the Oval. As the series finale approaches, Root has an opportunity to make history by becoming the first batter to score 5000 runs in the World Test Championship. With his consistent form and ability to deliver in crucial moments, all eyes will be on him as he aims to achieve this remarkable milestone during the final Test of the ongoing three-match series. It’s a record-breaking moment in the making.
Joe Root Yet to Make Another Record:
Joe Root, fresh off scoring centuries in both innings of the second Test at Lord’s last week, currently holds 4948 runs from 57 World Test Championship (WTC) matches for England. As the top run-scorer in WTC history, he now stands just 52 runs away from reaching the monumental 5000-run milestone. Root’s remarkable form and consistency have placed him on the verge of making cricket history, with his next innings offering him the chance to become the first batter to surpass this landmark in the WTC.
In addition to aiming for 5000 runs in the World Test Championship, Joe Root is on the brink of becoming England’s all-time leading run-scorer in Test cricket. With 12,377 runs from 145 matches, Root needs just 96 more to surpass Alastair Cook’s record of 12,472 runs achieved over 161 matches. This upcoming Test offers Root a golden opportunity to etch his name further into cricket history by not only reaching the WTC milestone but also claiming the top spot for Test runs in England’s storied cricket legacy.
Highest Run Scorer in Test:
By scoring just 24 more runs, Joe Root is set to surpass Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara’s total of 12,400 runs, becoming the sixth-highest run-scorer in Test cricket history. If Root manages to add 96 runs, he’ll climb even higher, taking over the No. 5 spot. This match provides him with a unique opportunity to further cement his place among the all-time greats in the sport.
Sachin Tendulkar holds the all-time record for the most runs in Test cricket, having amassed an incredible 15,921 runs over his 24-year career in 200 matches. Following him on the list are Australia’s Ricky Ponting with 13,378 runs, South Africa’s Jacques Kallis at 13,289 runs, and India’s Rahul Dravid close behind with 13,288 runs. These legends have etched their names in cricket history with their remarkable achievements.
If Joe Root scores a century in the upcoming Oval Test, he will surpass legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Brian Lara, Younis Khan, and Mahela Jayawardene, each with 34 centuries, to become the sixth player in Test cricket history to reach 35 centuries. This remarkable feat would further solidify Root’s standing among the greatest batters the game has ever seen.
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