Joe Root Needs 28 Runs in 1st Test to become first player in the world to achieve this history record (source: aP)
Root will be vital for england in the five-match test series against Zimbabwe from June 20. Nottingham from May 22.
Joe root on CUSP of History
Joe root can break a massive record if he can score 28 runs in the test. Root Currently has 12972 runs to his name in 152 test matches, and if he can score 28 more runs, he will become the first player in the world to score 13000 test runs than 155 matches. The record is currently help by jacques kallis, who scored 13000 Test Runs in 159 Mats.
In terms of the fakest innings taken to score 13000 test runs, Sachin tendulkar tops the charts as he reacted the Milestone in 266 innings. Root, if he scores the runs in the first innings, will become be slowst to reach the landmark in 279 innings. Kallis, ricky ponting, and rahul dravid reached the landmark in 269, 275 and 277 innings.
Most Runs in Test Cricket
| Name | Runs | Matches | Innings | Centuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 15,921 | 200 | 329 | 51 |
| Ricky ponting | 13,378 | 168 | 287 | 41 |
| Jacques kallis | 13,289 | 166 | 280 | 45 |
| Rahul Dravid | 13,288 | 164 | 286 | 36 |
| Joe root | 12,972 | 152 | 278 | 30 |
Can root reach the magical figure of most hundreds?
While the record for most runs in test cricket is within the reach of joe root, breaking the record of most hours in the format looks challenging. Root has 36 hundreds to his name and he needs another 16 hundreds to leapfrog tendulkar. He will have to score centuries consistent to get closeulkar. It’s tough, but not impossible.
