Playing in his 151st Test match, Root reached the milestone with his 65th half-century in 76 deliveries during the third session of the second day\u2019s play. The 33-year-old, who is currently ranked as World No. 1 Test batter, now boasts a record of 35 centuries and 65 fifties in 276 innings, accumulating a staggering total of over 13,000 Test runs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Root\u2019s achievement places him alongside cricketing greats Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting in the elusive list of batters who have crossed the 100 50+ scores in Test cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tendulkar holds the record for the most 50+ scores in Test cricket with 119, including 51 centuries and 68 fifties. Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting are tied at 103 each.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Root\u2019s historic knock came after a lean patch in recent months. Following an impressive performance against Pakistan in Multan earlier this year, where he scored 262 runs, Root endured a seven-innings drought without crossing the 50-run mark.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the first innings of the second Test, Root played a crucial role with a composed century, helping England to a commanding position. In the second innings, he further demonstrated his resilience, reaching his half-century and forging a crucial 95-run partnership for the fourth wicket with the in-form Harry Brook. Root\u2019s knock steadied the English innings as they looked to set a daunting target for the hosts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Root\u2019s stellar innings in Wellington also brought him closer to yet another significant milestone. With 1,417 Test runs in 2024, he needs just 83 more to become the second player in cricket history to score 1,500 Test runs in a calendar year on multiple occasions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the first innings of the second Test, Root played a crucial role with a composed century, helping England to a commanding position. In the second innings, he further demonstrated his resilience, reaching his half-century and forging a crucial 95-run partnership for the fourth wicket with the in-form Harry Brook. Root\u2019s knock steadied the English innings as they looked to set a daunting target for the hosts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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