England’s star cricketer Joe Root delivered a stunning performance at the Lord’s Cricket Ground. He scored his 37th Test century against India during the ongoing third Test match. Root reached the 100-run mark early on Day 2, having remained unbeaten on 99 at the end of Day 1.
The century marks his 8th Test hundred at Lord’s and strengthens his reputation as one of the greatest Test batsmen of the modern era. At 34, Root is now just less than 3,000 runs behind Sachin Tendulkar, the all-time top scorer in Test cricket.
Root also achieved a rare milestone of scoring over 3,000 runs against a single team—India. Only Australia’s Steve Smith has managed a similar feat in today’s cricket world.
England in Trouble, Root Stands Tall
The England team was under pressure at 44/2 after losing both openers early, with India’s Nitish Kumar Reddy taking two quick wickets. But Root stayed calm, handled the Indian bowling attack patiently, and built a strong partnership with teammates Ollie Pope and Ben Stokes.
He defended carefully at first and later played beautiful shots as the Indian bowlers began to tire. Root’s century came with a four that slipped past the slip fielders, triggering loud cheers from the Lord’s crowd.
By the end of Day 1, England had reached 251/4, thanks to Root’s stable innings and important partnerships.
Records and Recognition
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It was Root’s 22nd century at home, making him go past Steve Smith’s 36 Test hundreds.
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Root has now joined the elite club of players with 3,000+ runs against one team.
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He continues to be England’s highest run-scorer in Test history.
As Root’s form remains strong, many believe he could soon challenge Tendulkar’s record—something once thought impossible.
