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In the ongoing 4th Test match between India and England in Ranchi, Joe Root went on to smash his 31st Test century and helped his team to post 302/7 from 90 overs at the end of the first day's play as they were struggling at 112/5 after 24.1 overs at the end of the first session. Root's sensible innings of unbeaten 106 runs in 226 balls played a pivotal role for England to have a decent total on board.
Here, in this article, we will have a look at records broken by Joe Root in this game.
10 - Joe Root becomes the first batsman to smash 10 centuries against India in Test cricket.
Most Centuries vs India in Test Cricket:
- Joe Root - 10
- Steven Smith - 9
- Gary Sobers - 8
- Viv Richards - 8
- Ricky Ponting - 8
47 - Joe Root has smashed 47 centuries in International cricket.
Most Centuries in International cricket among active players:
- Virat Kohli - 80
- David Warner - 49
- Rohit Sharma - 47
- Joe Root - 47
Joe Root has equalled the feat of Rohit Sharma for smashing the most centuries in International cricket.
19000 - Joe Root completed 19000 runs (19014) in International cricket.
Most runs in International cricket:
- Sachin Tendulkar - 34357
- Kumar Sangakkara - 28016
- Ricky Ponting - 27483
- Virat Kohli - 26733
- Mahela Jayawardene - 25957
- Jacques Kallis - 25534
- Rahul Dravid - 24208
- Brian Lara - 22358
- Sanath Jayasuriya - 21032
- Shivnarine Chanderpaul - 20988
- Inzamam-ul-Haq - 20580
- AB de Villiers - 20014
- Chris Gayle - 19593
- Joe Root - 19014