Joe Root Eyes Landmark Achievement at The Oval Against India

In the upcoming fifth and final Test against India at The Oval in London, England's Joe Root is set to continue his remarkable form, aiming to edge closer to the record for the most Test runs, currently held by Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar. The last Test at Old Trafford proved noteworthy for Root, as his 248-ball 150 put England in a strong position and propelled him past cricketing greats like Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis, and Ricky Ponting, elevating Root to the status of second-highest Test run-getter. Despite Tendulkar's towering record of 15,921 runs across 200 Tests and 51 centuries, Root remains determined.

Root's current Test statistics showcase his prowess, with 13,409 runs in 157 Tests and 286 innings, boasting an average of 51.17, alongside 38 centuries and 66 fifties. In the ongoing series known as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Root has accumulated 403 runs over four Tests with an average of 67.16, including two centuries and a fifty within seven innings and a personal best score of 150. Notably, Root stands as England's second-highest and the world's sixth-highest run-scorer in Test cricket history.

While Root has achieved a robust record at The Oval, this pales compared to his statistics at Old Trafford and Lord's. Across 11 Tests and 20 innings at The Oval, Root has accrued 793 runs, averaging 41.73. This includes two centuries, four fifties, and a top score of 149*. However, Root's recent contributions at The Oval appear lackluster with scores of 21, 36, 23, 5, 91, 13, and 12, and his last century here dates back to 2018 against India. The cricketing world watches to see if Root can overcome his recent struggle at The Oval and conclude this high-profile series with another stellar performance.

(With inputs from agencies.)