IND vs ENG: Joe Root Breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s Record in England-India Tests

Joe Root has now stamped his authority as the new run-machine on English soil. On Day 2 of the ongoing first Test between England and India at Headingley, Root broke a long-standing record held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

The former England captain went past Tendulkar’s tally of 1,575 runs in India-England Test matches played in England. Root needed just two runs to surpass the milestone and achieved it shortly after coming to bat in the third session on Friday.

Most Runs in India vs England Tests in England

• Joe Root (England) – 1,579*
• Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 1,575
• Rahul Dravid (India) – 1,376
• Alastair Cook (England) – 1,196
• Sunil Gavaskar (India) – 1,152
• Graham Gooch (England) – 1,134

Root, now the highest run-getter in the India-England Test battles on English soil, continues to pile on records. His consistent run against India has been one of the standout features of his career.

Root vs Sachin: Overall Record in IND-ENG Tests

Joe Root also leads the overall chart for most runs in India-England Tests (home and away combined). He has scored 2,862 runs in 56 innings so far, while Sachin Tendulkar managed 2,535 runs in this iconic rivalry.

Despite his record-breaking achievement, Root’s stay at the crease in this innings didn’t last long. He was dismissed for 28 by Jasprit Bumrah, marking the 10th time the Indian pacer has removed him in Test cricket, the most times Root has been dismissed by any bowler in this format.

Root’s Bigger Chase: Test Cricket’s All-Time Runs Record

Joe Root is also on the path to chase the biggest batting milestone — most runs in Test history. Currently, he has 13,019 runs in 154 Tests and stands fifth on the all-time list. Sachin Tendulkar leads with 15,921 runs in 200 Tests.