Delhi: In the only Test match being played against Zimbabwe on 22 May, England veteran batsman Joe Root achieved another big place in his Test career. He needed only 28 runs to complete 13,000 Test runs, which he easily achieved.
Sachin Tendulkar’s record broke
Root scored this achievement in its 153rd Test and 278th innings. In this way, he made a record of scoring 13,000 runs in the lowest Test matches, which was earlier the name of Jacques Kallis of South Africa. However, the route also became the highest innings players till this point, which presents an interesting contradiction. At the same time, Sachin Tendulkar did this feat in the lowest innings but in the most matches.
Became the first player of England
Joe Root has now become the first English cricketer to complete 13,000 Test runs. This is a big achievement in the history of England cricket and another unmatched story of Root’s magnificent career.
13,000 Test runs to complete the lowest matches
| place | Batsman name | Number of Test matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe root | 153 |
| 2 | Jacques Kallis | 159 |
| 3 | Rahul Dravid | 160 |
| 4 | Ricky Ponting | 162 |
| 5 | Sachin Tendulkar | 163 |
Fewest Mats to Reach 13000 Test Runs
153 – Joe Root*
159 – Jacques kallis
160 – Rahul Dravid
162 – Ricky Ponting
163 – Sachin Tendulkar#ENGVZIM pic.twitter.com/g3xyuzc6ci– Cricbeat (@cric_beat) May 22, 2025
England dominated against Zimbabwe
England had a great start in this Test match. Zaq Croly, Ben Docket and Oli Pope took a century and took the news of Zimbabwe’s bowlers fiercely. Root also made a fast start but he was dismissed for 34 runs in 44 balls.
Three batsmen centuries
Zak Crolye scored 124 runs in 171 balls, Ben Docket scored 140 runs in just 134 balls and Oli Pope scored 169 not out in 163 balls. By the end of the day’s play, England had made a huge score of 498/3.
Zimbabwe’s bowling faded
The Zimbabwee team was seen fully struggling in this match. Blessing Muzarabani, Sikander Raza and Wesley Madhevere took one wicket each, but they appeared helpless in front of England’s batting.
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