Joe Root Surpasses Sanath Jayasuriya in International Cricket Run Rankings
Joe Root Achieves Milestone in International Cricket
On Saturday, England's Joe Root surpassed Sri Lankan cricketing great Sanath Jayasuriya, becoming the ninth-highest run-scorer in international cricket history.
Root reached this milestone during the first Test match against India held in Leeds.
In his innings, he managed to score 28 runs off 58 balls, hitting two boundaries. He was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah for the tenth time in 25 innings, maintaining an average of 29 against the bowler.
Root Joins Elite Group of Run-Scorers
Throughout his career, Root has participated in 366 international matches, accumulating a total of 21,053 runs across 479 innings, boasting an impressive average of 49.30. His record includes 54 centuries and 112 half-centuries, with a personal best of 262 runs.
In contrast, Jayasuriya's career statistics show he scored 21,032 runs in 651 innings, averaging 34.14, with 42 centuries and 103 fifties, and his highest score being 340.
The all-time leading run-scorer in international cricket remains Sachin Tendulkar, who has amassed 34,357 runs in 664 matches and 782 innings, averaging 48.52, with 100 centuries and 164 fifties. His best score is 248*.
Root's Performance Breakdown
In Test cricket, Root has scored 13,034 runs in 154 matches and 280 innings, averaging 50.71, with 36 centuries and 65 fifties, and his highest score is 262.
In One Day Internationals (ODIs), he has tallied 7,126 runs at an average of 49.14 over 180 matches and 169 innings, including 18 centuries and 42 fifties.
In T20 Internationals, Root has scored 893 runs in 32 matches and 30 innings, averaging 35.72 with a strike rate of 126.30, and achieving five half-centuries, with a best score of 90*.
England's Day 2 Performance in the Headingley Test
As for the match, England concluded day two at 209/3, with Ollie Pope (100*) and Harry Brook (0*) remaining not out. Ben Duckett contributed significantly with a half-century, scoring 62 runs off 94 balls, including nine fours, forming a crucial partnership with Pope after Zak Crawley's early dismissal.
Jasprit Bumrah was a thorn in England's side, claiming three wickets, but received little assistance from his fellow bowlers. England is currently trailing by 262 runs.
On the first day, England won the toss and chose to bowl first. India posted a formidable total of 471 runs, thanks to centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal (101 runs), Shubman Gill (147 runs), and Rishabh Pant (134 runs). Despite a strong start, England's bowlers, Ben Stokes (4/66) and Josh Tongue (4/86), managed to trigger a batting collapse.