Joe Root completes 1,000 Test runs at Old Trafford: Stats
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England batter Joe Root has completed 1,000 Test runs at Old Trafford. Root unlocked the achievement on Day 3 of the 4th Test against India at the iconic venue in Manchester. The 34-year-old, who is the highest run-scorer at Old Trafford, attained the feat with his 22nd run in the second innings. No other batter has scored more than 900 runs at the venue.
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Root at Old Trafford
As mentioned, Root is the first played to complete 1,000 Test runs at Old Trafford. Before this game, he had 978 runs at an incredible average of 65.20 here. His tally includes a ton and seven half-centuries. No other batter owns even 850 runs in this regard. Former batter Denis Compton (818) trails Root in terms of Test runs in Manchester.
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Double-century in 2016 Test against Pakistan
Root has scored six double-centuries in Test cricket so far. One of those came at Old Trafford in 2016. The former English captain scored 254 against Pakistan in the first innings, facing 406 balls. He scored an unbeaten 71 (48) in the second innings.
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A look at his illustrious Test career
Playing his 157th Test as per ESPNcricinfo, Root has gone past 13,280 Test runs at an average of 50-plus. With 37 centuries, he ranks fifth in terms of batters with the most Test tons. His tally of 103 50-plus scores in the format is the joint-second-most for any batter. Root recently became the first Englishman with 7,000 runs in Tests at home. .
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Most runs in India-England Tests
Root recently became the first player to score 3,000 Test runs against India. Playing his 34th Test against the team, he now owns 3,100-plus against them at an average of 55-plus. The tally includes 11 tons and 12 fifties. Root is par with Australia's Steve Smith in terms of the most Test hundreds against India. Root is also the highest run-getter in India-England Tests.