Joe Root records 18th ton, career-best score in ODIs: Stats
What's the story
England batter Joe Root has slammed his 18th century in ODI cricket. The former England captain reached the three-figure mark in the 2nd ODI against West Indies at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Root made a statement after England were down to 93-4 while chasing a significant 309. His incredible stand with Will Jacks helped England complete the run-chase. Root set multiple records with his knock.
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Root stars in England's chase
Root's knock helped England claimed a majestic win over West Indies in Cardiff. He stepped up after England down to 2-2 and then 93-4 in the run-chase of 309. Root slammed a 139-ball 166* (21 fours and 2 sixes), getting England home in 48.5 overs. He added 143 runs with Jacks after the hosts were down 133-5. England eventually won by three wickets.
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Root goes level with Mahela Jayawardene
As mentioned, Root raced his 18th century in ODI cricket. No other Englishman owns even 15 centuries in this regard. The former also has 42 half-centuries in the 50-over format. Overall, Root now has 54 hundreds in international cricket, the joint seventh-most with Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene. The English batter broke a tie with WI legend Brian Lara (53).
Milestone
England's highest run-scorer in ODIs
Earlier in the innings, Root surpassed Eoin Morgan to become England's highest run-scorer in ODI cricket. The star batter went past Morgan's tally of 6,957 runs. Root is now the only England player with 7,000-plus ODI runs. In 179 matches, he owns 7,082 runs at an average of 49.18. He is also England's leading run-getter in two formats — Tests and ODIs.
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Career-best score for Root
Root's 166* is now his career-best score in ODI cricket. As per ESPNcricinfo, he registered his first 150-plus score in the format. His previous-highest score was 133* that came against Bangladesh at The Oval exactly eight years ago (June 1, 2017).
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1,000 runs against WI
As per ESPNcricinfo, Root also became the first England batter to complete 1,000 runs against West Indies in ODI cricket. In matches against the Windies, Root owns 1,027 runs at 79.00. His tally includes 5 tons and 4 half-centuries.