The Test cricket is making the world exciting again. In a thrilling Test series, England and Sri Lanka are locking horns. Since the series started, the English batters are setting the stage on fire. Joe Root is in an exceptional form. On the third day of the second Test, Joe Root surpassed Alastair Cook’s record against Sri Lanka. With 1,291 runs, Root has exceeded Cook’s 1,290 runs, marking a significant milestone in his Test career.
Root Suprassed Cook’s Record:
In the English cricket, Joe Root is a legend. He proved it once again. After a long, England is back in the longest format. They are facing Sri Lanka in a three-match Test series. After securing a thrilling win in the first Test match, England is showcasing excellence in the second Test.Â
Since the beginning, Joe Root has been in great form. He achieved another thrilling milestone in his Test score. Joe Root has surpassed Alastair Cook’s record for most runs against Sri Lanka. Cook scored 1,290 runs in 16 Tests, but Root, with his second innings performance, now stands at 1,291 runs. This achievement also makes Root the leading run-scorer for England in Test matches against Sri Lanka.
Mahela Jayawardene holds the record for most Test runs between England and Sri Lanka, with 2,212 runs in 23 matches. Kumar Sangakkara is second with 1,568 runs from 22 Tests. Joe Root now ranks third with 1,291 runs. Angelo Mathews is fifth with 1,057 runs.
Another Record-Breaking feat by Joe Root:
Joe Root reached a major milestone on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s. He matched Alastair Cook’s England record of 33 Test centuries. In the first innings, Root delivered an impressive performance, scoring 143 runs off 206 balls. He hit 18 boundaries during his innings.
Root achieved this record in his 145th Test match, making him the 10th player to score the most Test centuries. His achievement highlights his consistent excellence and solidifies his place among cricket’s great century-makers.
England is Standing With a Huge Lead:
Since the beginning of the second match, England has been in tremendous form. While batting in the first innings, Ben Duckett played a knock of 40 runs in 47 balls. Joe Root grabbed the attention after playing an incredible knock of 143 ruins in 206 deliveries. Gus Atkinson showcased his excellence again. He scored another thrilling century and played a knock of 118 runs in just 115 balls.Â
While bowling in the second innings, the English bowlers showcased excellence. Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Ollie Stone, and Matthew Potts secured 2 wickets each. Shoaib Bashir secured 1 wicket. With that excellence, they stopped Sri Lanka in just 196 runs. Even in the second innings, Joe Root is all set to score another thrilling century. England is leading with 480 runs.Â
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