Joe Root slams his sixth successive 50-plus score in ODIs
What's the story
Believe it or not! Joe Root hasn't been dismissed in ODIs since January 24 this year. He slammed an unbeaten 111 against Sri Lanka three days later and has now followed it up with three unbeaten half-centuries against India. His latest, an unbeaten 74 off just 48 balls, came in the series decider against the Men in Blue at Lord's. He powered England to 387/3, the highest-ever ODI total at Lord's.
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Root unbeaten in last four ODIs
As mentioned, Root hasn't been dismissed in his last four ODIs - 111*, 76*, 99*, and 74*.
According to Cricbuzz, he became the first England batter to register six consecutive 50-plus scores in ODIs.
Root broke his own record for most runs between two dismissals for England in ODIs. His previous record was 309 runs in 2018.
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Lord's ODI: Root shows his mettle once again
Root walked out when England were 192/1. Alongside Ben Duckett, he added 101 runs for the 2nd wicket. After adding 31 runs alongside Harry Brook, the in-form Root played 2nd fiddle in 19-ball 63*-run stand was added alongside Jos Buttler.
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What are his scores in last six ODIs?
Versus Sri Lanka, Root got scores worth 61, 75 and 111* in Colombo (RPS). And now in the ODI series against India, he has hammered unbeaten scores worth 76, 99 and 74.
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48th ODI fifty from Root's blade
Root's 74* came off 48 balls. He hit 9 fours. With this knock, he raced to 7,826 runs from 192 matches (181 innings) at 51.15.
He clocked his 48th ODI fifty (100s: 20).
Versus India, Root has bagged 1,100 runs from 28 matches at 55. Besides three tons, he now has 7 fifties, as per Cricinfo.
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Root attains these milestones
Root also went past 4,000 ODI runs at home.
From 99 matches, Root owns 4,030 runs at 52.33. He clocked his 24th fifty (100s: 10).
Another milestone Root attained was going past 9,000 runs in List A cricket.
The achievement came with his 35th run.
Playing his 230th game, he owns 9,039 runs at 48-plus. He smashed his 56th fifty (100s: 21).