Joe Root on the Brink of 8,000 ODI Runs as England Faces Pakistan

As England prepares to face Pakistan in a tri-nation series, Joe Root is just 97 runs away from becoming the first English player to score 8,000 runs in ODIs. With a stellar record and exceptional recent form, Root's performance will be crucial for England. The match promises to be an exciting contest as both teams come in with positive momentum. Read on to find out more about Root's statistics and the team lineups.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 20, 2026, 23:00 IST

England's Tri-Nation Series Begins

As England embarks on their tri-nation series against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, star batsman Joe Root is just 97 runs shy of becoming the first English cricketer to achieve 8,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs).

Pakistan enters this match with confidence, having secured a 37-run victory over Sri Lanka in their opening game. Meanwhile, England arrives with positive momentum, having recently clinched ODI series victories against both Sri Lanka and India at home.

Root's Remarkable ODI Statistics

Joe Root, who holds the record for the most ODI runs by an English player, has accumulated 7,903 runs in 195 matches and 184 innings. His impressive average stands at 50.66, complemented by a strike rate of 87.68, which includes 20 centuries and 48 half-centuries, with a personal best of 166 not out.

Following Root, the second and third highest run-scorers for England in ODIs are Eoin Morgan, with 6,957 runs in 225 matches, and Jos Buttler, who has 5,678 runs in 204 matches.

Outstanding Recent Performance

In 2023, Root has showcased exceptional form in ODIs, amassing 573 runs in just nine innings at an average of 114.60 and a strike rate of 88.01, including one century and five fifties, with a top score of 111 not out.

His performance in 2025 was also remarkable, where he scored 808 runs in 15 ODIs at an average of 57.71 and a strike rate of 95.50, featuring three centuries and four fifties. Since the disappointing ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023, Root has made a significant comeback, scoring 1,381 runs in 24 matches at an average of 72.68, including four centuries and nine fifties.

Team Lineups

Pakistan Squad: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Saad Baig (w), Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Ghazi Ghori, Sufyan Moqim, Razaullah.

England Squad: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jordan Cox (w), Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Adil Rashid, Mason Crane, Sam Curran, Josh Tongue, Henry Crocombe, James Coles.