Joe Root Surpasses Ponting | Second Only to Tendulkar in Test Cricket Runs

 

Joe Root becomes the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket, surpassing Ricky Ponting. Only Sachin Tendulkar remains ahead. Check full stats, milestones, and reactions.

Joe Root: Second Only to Tendulkar in Test Cricket Runs

England’s batting maestro **Joe Root** has etched his name into cricketing history by becoming the **second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket**, overtaking **Ricky Ponting**. With this milestone, Root is now only behind the legendary **Sachin Tendulkar**, who amassed 15,921 runs in 200 Tests.

Root’s Career in Numbers

Matches: 145+

Innings: 260+

Runs: 13,500+ (and counting)

Average: 50+

Centuries: 30+

Double Hundreds: 5+

High Score: 254 vs Pakistan

This incredible feat comes at a time when Root is still actively playing and could well challenge **Tendulkar’s all-time record**.

Root’s consistency across formats, especially in challenging conditions like India, Australia, and South Africa, makes his record even more special. While Tendulkar's record seemed untouchable for over a decade, Root is now in serious pursuit.

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Joe Root’s incredible journey is a testament to patience, adaptability, and hunger for runs. While the world watches, the question remains: Can he overtake Tendulkar?

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A visual comparison of Test runs:

   * Sachin Tendulkar: 15,921

   * Joe Root: 13,500+

   * Ricky Ponting: 13,378

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