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Root Surpasses Tendulkar, Claims New Cricket Record
24 Sep
Summary
- Joe Root achieved 23,000 international runs on Sept 22, 2026.
- He is the second-fastest batter to reach this milestone by innings.
- Root also broke Tendulkar's Test half-century record earlier in Sept.
On September 22, 2026, Joe Root achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the first England batter to surpass 23,000 international runs. This milestone was reached during an ODI match against Sri Lanka at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, marking his place among cricket's elite.
Root's achievement places him as the eighth male player in history to reach this aggregate score. Notably, he achieved this in his 521st innings, making him the second-fastest batter to the 23,000-run mark by innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's previous record of 522 innings. Virat Kohli remains the fastest, reaching the milestone in 490 innings.
This September 2026 has been particularly historic for Root. In addition to his 23,000-run milestone, he also broke Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record for the most half-centuries in Test cricket. Root's innings of 62 not out against Pakistan at Edgbaston earlier in the month brought his Test fifty tally to 69, moving him ahead of Tendulkar's previous record. These dual record-breaking performances highlight Root's exceptional consistency across all formats of the game.
