Summary Root achieved the milestone during England’s third match of the tri-nation ODI series against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan
RAWALPINDI (Web Desk) - England batter Joe Root has created history in One-Day International (ODI) cricket, becoming the first player to score 8,000 runs for England in the format.
Root achieved the milestone during England’s third match of the tri-nation ODI series against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan, scoring 69 runs in a landmark innings.
The right-handed batter reached the 8,000-run mark in his 197th ODI, having scored 8,000 runs in 186 innings at an average of 50.66, including 20 centuries and 49 half-centuries.
During his innings, Root also surpassed former Australia captain Michael Clarke, who finished his ODI career with 7,981 runs.
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Root’s achievement further underlines his status as one of England’s most prolific ODI batters. Before his landmark innings, no batter had scored 7,000 ODI runs exclusively for England.
Former England captain Eoin Morgan scored 7,701 runs across his ODI career representing Ireland and England. However, his tally while representing England stood at 6,957 runs.
Root’s latest milestone adds another significant chapter to his illustrious international career, as he continues to set new benchmarks in English cricket.
