ENG vs WI: Joe Root overtakes Brian Lara to become the highest run-scorer in test history

Admin July 27, 2024

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ENG vs WI: Joe Root overtakes Brian Lara to become the highest run-scorer in test history

In England‘s star batter Joe Root made history on the second day of the third Test against The West Indies at Edgbaston. Root, who started the day needing just 14 runs to overtake the West Indian Brian LaraA career total, he reached this milestone in the 14th over of England’s first innings. Unbeaten at 2* overnight, Root carefully played his way to this important achievement, adding another milestone to his illustrious career.

Joe Root over Brian Lara

In the 10th over of the innings, Root had a lucky escape when the LBW verdict was out. Jayden Seales‘ bowling was not reviewed by the West Indies. Replays later showed that Root would have been out had the review been taken. This lucky moment allowed Root to go on and eventually surpass Lara’s total of 11,953 Test runs. He started the series as the 10th highest run-scorer in Test cricket and made progress, passing. Mahela Jayawardene again Shivnarine Chanderpaul in the second test.

Root becomes the 7th leading run-getter in Test cricket

By surpassing Lara, Root has become the seventh highest run-getter in the history of Test cricket. The Yorkshireman, who has regained his form in this series, is currently the leading run-scorer in the three-match series against the West Indies. His impressive career now includes 32 hundreds and two fifties, and he holds the records for most runs and centuries in the history of the World Test Championship. Many believe that Root has the potential to eventually become the leading run-scorer in Test cricket, cementing his status as one of the game’s greats.