Joe Root Stats



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England stalwart, Joe Root is renowned for his proficiency as a batsman and his leadership skills. The seasoned cricketer has established himself as one of the leading batsmen of his generation, with a career that spans the formats of Test, One-Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 cricket.

Root's cricketing journey began early, influenced by a family passionate about the game. His talent was evident from a young age, playing for Yorkshire's youth teams and quickly progressing through the ranks.

Joe Root Career Stats

Joe Root's international debut came in 2012, when he was called up for England's Test squad. Root's transition to international cricket was seamless. He displayed a remarkable ability to adapt to different conditions and bowlers, a trait that soon made him a vital component of the England setup. Root's growth in international cricket was rapid. He established himself in all three formats of the game, showcasing versatility and consistency. 

Joe Root's career, however, has not been without its challenges. He has faced criticism at times for certain tactical decisions as captain and has experienced fluctuations in form. Here’s a look at the Joe Root Stats across formats.

Category
Stats
Matches (Mat)368
Innings (Inns)484
Not Outs (NO)53
Runs21,278
Highest Score262
Batting Average48.81
Strike Rate50.71
100s / 50s55 / 113
4s / 6s2086 / 114

Joe Root T20 Stats

Category
Stats
Matches (Mat)156
Innings (Inns)285
Not Outs (NO)24
Runs13,259
Highest Score262
Batting Average50.8
Strike Rate57.37
100s / 50s37 / 66
4s / 6s1419 / 45

Joe Root IPL Stats

Category
Stats
Matches171
Runs6,522
Batting Average47.6
Strike Rate86.77
Highest Score133*
50s39
100s16

Joe Root ODI Stats

Category
Stats
Matches (Mat)180
Innings (Inns)169
Not Outs (NO)24
Runs7,126
Highest Score166*
Batting Average49.14
Strike Rate87.6
100s / 50s18 / 42
4s / 6s575 / 53

Joe Root Test Stats

Category
Stats
Matches (Mat)32
Innings (Inns)30
Not Outs (NO)5
Runs893
Highest Score90*
Batting Average35.72
Strike Rate126.3
100s / 50s0 / 5
4s / 6s92 / 16

Joe Root Captaincy Stats

Category
Stats
Matches64
Wins27
Losses26
Draws11
Win %42.18

FAQs - Joe Root Stats

Q.1. What is Joe Root's world record?

Ans. In July 2025, England's Joe Root broke a world record by non-wicket-keepers, with his 211th Test catch to dismiss India's Karun Nair at Lord's.

Q.2. How many centuries has Joe Root got?

Ans. English batter Joe Root has smashed 55 international centuries, 18 in ODIs and 37 in the longest format of the game, Tests. 

Q.3. Who dismissed Joe Root the most times?

Ans. India speedster Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Joe Root the most number of times, 15. 

Q.4. Can Joe Root pass Tendulkar?

Ans. Root is currently 34 years old and is about 3,500 runs behind Sachin Tendulkar in Test runs. Realistically, it is a far-fetched situation, but not impossible.