Ashes 2023 | Joe Root Equals Tendulkar and Surpasses Dravid, Lara in a Unique Milestone
Joe Root surpassed Dravid, Lara in elite list | Source: Twitter
England batter Joe Root on Saturday, July 29, achieved an astounding feat during Day 3 of the ongoing fifth Test of the Ashes 2023 against Australia at The Oval. Root, who narrowly missed out on his century after getting dismissed on 91, helped England score 395 runs in their second innings and take a lead of 384 runs.
With this knock, the former captain of England reached 412 runs in the ongoing series, matching the iconic Sachin Tendulkar's record of most 300+ runs in a series.
Root has now scored 300+ in a series for the 19th time, which places him ahead of illustrious names like Rahul Dravid and Brian Lara, and ties him with legendary Tendulkar in the elite list.
Most 300+ runs in a Test Series
- 19 times - Joe Root*
- 19 times - Sachin Tendulkar
- 18 times - Rahul Dravid
- 18 times - Brian Lara
- 17 times - Ricky Ponting
- 17 times - Alastair Cook
With England set to tour India for a five-match Test series next year, Root will look to go past Tendulkar in this elite list.
As long as the ongoing Ashes 2023 is concerned, Root has garnered 412 runs with the help of one century and two fifties.
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