Joe Root Equals Sachin Tendulkar's Record For Test Fifties
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
England Test captain Joe Root equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most fifties in Test cricket during the first match against Pakistan at Headingley. Root reached his 68th Test half-century on the second day before being dismissed for 66 runs off 112 deliveries. This achievement marks his 109th score of 50 or more in the format, trailing only Tendulkar's career total of 119. England finished the day at 366/8, holding a 195-run lead over Pakistan's first-innings total of 171.
Why it matters
Root's performance cements his status as one of the most prolific run-scorers in Test history, as he continues to chase Tendulkar's all-time record for total runs.
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