Joe Root surpasses 1,000 ODI runs versus India: Key stats
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England talisman Joe Root has attained a new milestone in ODIs. Veteran Root has surpassed 1,000 ODI runs against India. He attained the landmark during the 2nd ODI at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Root, who scored 76* in the 1st ODI of this series, led England's chase in the 2nd. He was unbeaten on 99 as England completed a four-wicket win. Here's more.
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Root stands tall with several gutsy stands
England were reduced to 8/2. A 45-run stand between Root and Harry Brook followed.
After Brook departed, Root and Sam Curran added a 41-run stand.
Root and Jos Buttler then added 31 runs off 39 balls. England were 125/5 with Buttler's dismissal.
Jacks joined talisman Root and they thwarted India with a gutsy 72-run stand.
Gus Atkinson then smashed the winning runs.
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3rd Englishman with this feat against India
Root's 99* had nine fours.
Veteran Root surpassed 1,000 ODI runs against India.
Playing his 27th ODI match versus India, Root now owns 1,026 runs at 51.3. He has smashed three tons and six fifties.
As per Cricinfo, he is the 3rd Englishman after Ian Bell (1,163) and Kevin Pietersen (1,138) in terms of 1,000-plus ODI runs versus India.
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3 fifties in his last 5 ODIs against India
Root has smashed three fifties in his last 5 ODIs against India. Root, who has hit unbeaten scores worth 76 and 99 in this series, managed scores worth 19, 69 and 24 in the previous India vs England bilateral series in February 2025.