Legendary batter Joe Root today added yet another feather to his illustrious cap on Day 1 of the 3rd Test at Lord’s between England and India. Scoring an absolutely sublime 99 not out, Root became the first player ever to score 3,000 runs against India in Tests, doing it in just 33 Tests.
The Historic Milestone
Joe Root reached the landmark with a trademark boundary in the 44th over, showcasing why he remains one of the best in the modern era. key record broken
- First-ever batter to reach 3,000 Test runs vs India
- Surpassed Ricky Ponting (2,555), Alastair Cook (2,431), and Steve Smith (2,356) in runs against India
- Became England’s highest run-scorer at Lord’s across formats with 2,526 runs, overtaking Graham Gooch (2,513)
Joe Root’s Test Record vs India
| Matches Played | 33 |
| Innings | 60 |
| Runs Scored | 3000+ |
| Test Centuries vs India | 10+ |
| Half Centuries vs India | 12+ |
| Highest Score vs India | 218 |
| Batting Average | ~58 |
Context & Significance
- One of the most prolific Test performers against India in any era
- Continues to lead England’s fight in pressure situations
- His latest knock of 99 at Lord’s* reflects patience, skill, and timing
- Lord’s remains his fortress, with the highest runs scored at the iconic venue
Conclusion
For Joe Root, the latest achievement is not only personal; it stands tall as a piece of cricketing history. Scoring 3,000 or more Test runs against a cricket heavyweight like India has hardly ever been achieved by any batter, and none has done so before him. He is a real standout of this generation for his temperament at the crease, the calmness under fire on difficult days as a leader, and the capacity to score across conditions.
As the Test goes on, it will be turning one’s eyes on Root to change that 99 into yet another classic hundred to propagate not just his legacy, but to keep the English strong.
Written by RITESH SINGH
