Joe Root Aims for Record-Breaking Performance in Final Test Against India

As the final Test against India looms, Joe Root is determined to enhance his remarkable form and chase the record for the most Test runs, currently held by Sachin Tendulkar. Following a stellar performance at Old Trafford, where he scored 150, Root has become the second-highest run-scorer in Test history. However, his record at The Oval has been less impressive in recent years. Will he rise to the occasion and deliver a standout performance to conclude this high-stakes series? Read on to find out more about Root's journey and statistics.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 31, 2025, 02:03 IST

Joe Root's Pursuit of Test Run Record

As the fifth and final Test against India approaches at The Oval in London, England's Joe Root is eager to maintain his impressive form. He is on a quest to break the record for the most Test runs, currently held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

Root's last outing at Manchester's Old Trafford was remarkable, where he scored a brilliant 150 off 248 balls, hitting 14 fours. This performance allowed him to surpass cricketing greats like Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis, and Ricky Ponting, making him the second-highest run-scorer in Test history, while Tendulkar remains at the top with 15,921 runs from 200 matches and 51 centuries.

To date, Root has accumulated 13,409 runs in 157 Tests and 286 innings, boasting an average of 51.17, with 38 centuries and 66 fifties. His highest score stands at 262.

In the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Root has amassed 403 runs across four Tests, averaging 67.16, including two centuries and a fifty in seven innings, with a top score of 150. He ranks as England's second-highest run-scorer and the sixth overall in Test cricket.

While Root has a decent record at The Oval, it pales in comparison to his performances at Old Trafford and Lord's. He has scored 793 runs in 11 Tests at The Oval, averaging 41.73, with two centuries and four fifties, and his best score being 149 not out.

In his last four Tests at The Oval this decade, his scores have been disappointing: 21, 36, 23, 5, 91, 13, and 12. His last century at this venue was in 2018 against India.

Will Root break his streak of underwhelming performances at The Oval and deliver a memorable innings to wrap up this prestigious series?