Decoding batters with most Test centuries at Lord's
Joe Root hammered his 33rd century in Test cricket on Day 1 of the 2nd Test versus Sri Lanka at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, London. Root managed a score of 143 as England finished the day strongly at 358/7. Root held his fort from one end. This was Root's 6th Test ton at Lord's. We decode batters with most centuries at this venue.
Michael Vaughan - 6
Former England skipper Michael Vaughan smacked six centuries at Lord's in Tests. As per ESPNcricinfo, in 12 Test matches here, Vaughan scored 974 runs from 19 innings at an average of 54.11. In addition to six tons, he also managed two fifties. Overall, the right-handed batter amassed 5,719 runs in Tests at 41.44. He hit 18 tons and 18 fifties.
Graham Gooch - 6
Former England ace Graham Gooch hit six hundreds at Lord's. Gooch played 21 matches at this venue, scoring 2,015 runs at an average worth 53.02. In addition to six tons, Gooch also hammered five fifties with the best of 333. Overall, Gooch made his presence felt with 8,900 runs for England at 42.58. He hit 20 tons and 46 fifties.
Joe Root - 6
Root now owns the joint-highest number of tons at Lord's (6). His 143 from 206 balls was laced with 18 fours versus the Lankans. Root has surpassed 1,900 runs at Lord's and averages 53-plus. He also owns seven fifties at Lord's. Overall, Root owns 33 tons and 64 fifties. He also has 12,270-plus runs under his belt.
Pietersen and Strauss hit 5 centuries at Lord's
Former England stars Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Strauss loved batting at Lord's. Both players ended up with 5 centuries each at this venue. Pietersen averaged 56.13 and scored 1,235 runs. Strauss averaged 52.06, scoring 1,562 runs.
