During the second Test against New Zealand at The Kia Oval in London, Root played another crucial innings and crossed the 14,000-run mark in Test cricket on Day 4. He became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to achieve the milestone, strengthening his bid to top the all-time run-scoring charts.
England faced a difficult challenge while chasing 463 runs in the fourth innings. The hosts slipped to 40/3 after losing early wickets, putting New Zealand in control. Root then steadied the innings with a crucial 97-run partnership alongside Harry Brook, who played an attacking knock of 58 runs before falling to Matt Henry.
Joe Root to Break Sachin Tendulkar's All-Time Test Record in Mumbai
Former England skipper Michael Atherton shared statistical projections showing that Joe Root has a strong chance of overtaking Sachin Tendulkar as the highest run-scorer in Test cricket history.
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The possibility of Root breaking Tendulkar's record at the Wankhede Stadium adds another fascinating layer to the race.
Jofra Archer's Three-Wicket Spell Keeps England in the Contest
Henry Nicholls got a lifeline on 42 when wicketkeeper James Rew dropped a tough chance off Archer's bowling. The New Zealand batter made the most of it, scoring his 11th Test century and adding 168 runs with Rachin Ravindra. He finished Day 3 unbeaten on 119.
After a dropped chance off Daryl Mitchell, the pacer removed Nicholls with a delivery outside off stump that found a thick edge. Harry Brook took a sharp catch at second slip to end the innings. Despite Archer's efforts, Kyle Jamieson picked up late wickets as England closed the day on 182/5.
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