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Joe Root scored a century at Lord's [Source: AP]
In a remarkable achievement, legendary batter Joe Root has registered the joint-most number of centuries against India in Test cricket. The talismanic cricket attained the landmark during the ongoing Test match at Lord's Cricket Ground.
Root Joins Smith On Elite List With Lord's Hundred
The incident occurred in the first over on day 2 of the Test as Joe Root managed to breach the three-figure mark on the very first delivery. This was his eleventh hundred against India as he joined Steve Smith for the most Test tons versus the South-Asian nation.
Interestingly, Joe Root was stranded on 99 at stumps on day 1. As soon as the second day began, Root dispatched Jasprit Bumrah's wide delivery to the fence, collecting four crucial runs and bringing up his 37th Test hundred.
Most Test Hundreds Against India
- Joe Root - 11
- Steve Smith - 11
- Ricky Ponting - 8
- Sir Viv Richards - 8
- Gary Sobers - 8
As mentioned above, Root and Smith currently have the highest number of centuries against India in Test cricket. They are being followed by Ricky Ponting, Sir Viv Richards and Gary Sobers, all of whom have eight Test hundreds against India.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, England had a shaky start to their innings, losing Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. However, Root played a pivotal role in consolidating England's innings, forming a valuable third-wicket partnership with Ollie Pope.
Although Pope and Harry Brook got out in quick succession, Root and Ben Stokes frustrated India with another valiant stand before Bumrah castled the latter to ensure a great start for the visitors on day 2. As of writing, the hosts were 260 for five, with Root and Jamie Smith batting on 103* and 0*, respectively.
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