Joe Root scored a brilliant 160 in the 5th Ashes Test at SCG, reducing the gap with Sachin Tendulkar’s world record of 15,921 Test runs to 1,984. Read more on Root’s journey to breaking the record.
England captain Joe Root continued his phenomenal run in the ongoing Ashes series as he notched up a brilliant 160 during the first innings of the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. With this innings, Root has significantly closed the gap on Sachin Tendulkar’s world record for the most runs in Test cricket.
Root, who started the series without a century in Australia, has now accumulated two tons in the series — first in Brisbane and now in Sydney — bringing his career tally of Test centuries to 41. His latest innings also marked his 17th score of 150 or more, moving him past Mahela Jayawardene in the list of highest 150-plus scores in Test cricket.
Chasing Tendulkar’s Record
Before the fifth Test, Joe Root had 13,777 Test runs to his name, while Sachin Tendulkar leads with 15,921 runs. This meant Root was trailing by 2,144 runs. His masterful 160 at the SCG has reduced the gap to 1,984 runs, bringing him tantalizingly closer to the legendary Indian batsman’s record. With Root still in the prime of his career, cricket fans around the world are eagerly watching whether he can eventually surpass Tendulkar’s all-time record.
Root Among Legends
With his 17th 150-plus score, Root is now behind only Tendulkar (20), Brian Lara (19), Kumar Sangakkara (19), and Don Bradman (18) in terms of big hundreds in Test cricket. This achievement underlines Root’s consistency and ability to deliver match-defining innings against top-quality opposition.
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Match Summary
During the Sydney Test, Root’s innings was laced with 15 boundaries, showcasing his elegance and dominance at the crease. He was eventually dismissed after attempting a risky shot against Michael Neser. England posted a total of 384, with Neser claiming the final wicket. Root’s innings not only kept England competitive but also highlighted his relentless pursuit of personal and team milestones.
Current Standings in Test Runs:
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Sachin Tendulkar – 15,921
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Joe Root – 13,937
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Ricky Ponting – 13,378
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Jacques Kallis – 13,289
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Rahul Dravid – 13,288
Root’s relentless consistency continues to make him one of the greatest batsmen of his era. Fans and analysts now eagerly await his next big innings, which could bring him even closer to cricketing immortality by surpassing Tendulkar’s monumental record.
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