• Joe Root achieved a monumental batting milestone with his 24th century at home in the Oval Test.

  • Root’s ability to adapt to different match situations and maintain composure under pressure has made him England’s backbone in Test cricket.

ENG vs IND: Top 5 players with most Test centuries at home ft. Joe Root
Joe Root achieves massive milestone with his 24th Test hundred at home (Image Source: X)

The fifth Test between England and India at The Oval witnessed history being made as Joe Root achieved a monumental batting milestone. Known for his elegance and reliability, Root once again delivered under pressure and entered an elite list of cricketing legends by setting a new benchmark for the most Test centuries scored at home.

Joe Root surpasses legends with record-breaking 24th century in England

Root etched his name into cricket’s record books on Sunday (August 3) by becoming the player with the most Test centuries at home. The former England captain achieved the historic feat during the second innings of the fifth Test against India at The Oval, surpassing cricketing icons like Jacques Kallis, and Sachin Tendulkar.

Root reached his milestone in trademark fashion, calmly steering England’s innings. He brought up his 24th Test century on home soil by running two off the first ball of the 69th over, bowled by Akash Deep, during the third session on Day 4. This knock not only showcased his consistency but also highlighted his unmatched dominance in English conditions.

Root’s dominance at home

Root’s ability to adapt to different match situations and maintain composure under pressure has made him England’s backbone in Test cricket. With this century, he now sits alone at the top of the list for the most hundreds scored in home Tests, leaving behind some of the greatest names in the sport.

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Most Test centuries at home

  • Joe Root (England) – 24
  • Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 23
  • Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 23
  • Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 23
  • Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 22

With this achievement, Root has further strengthened his legacy as one of the finest Test batters of his generation, proving once again why he remains England’s ultimate run machine at home.

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