England national cricket team ace batter Joe Root became the joint-second highest player to hit the most 50+ scores in the history of Test cricket. The veteran achieved this feat during the third Test against the India national cricket team at Lord's. Joe Root equalled Ricky Ponting and Jacques Kallis' 103-tally of most 50+ scores in the longest format. The iconic list is led by legendary Sachin Tendulkar with 119 fifty-plus scores in Test cricket. The veteran also became the first player to slam 3000 runs in Tests against Team India. Joe Root Becomes First England Cricketer To Hit 7000 Runs in Tests at Home, Achieves Feat During IND vs ENG 3rd Test 2025.
Joe Root Joins Exclusive Club
Most 50+ scores in Test history
◎ 119: Sachin Tendulkar
◉ 103: Joe Root
◎ 103: Ricky Ponting
◎ 103: Jacques Kallis
◎ 99: Rahul Dravid
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