Joe Root has etched his name into Test cricket history by becoming the leading run-scorer on home soil. During England’s second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s, the England captain surpassed Ricky Ponting’s previous record, accumulating 7,594 runs in Tests played within his own country. Root’s achievement came during Day 2 of the match, though his individual innings proved modest at just 24 runs before dismissal.
The milestone represents another remarkable accomplishment in Root’s distinguished Test career. His home tally now exceeds Ponting’s 7,578 runs, which the Australian legend accumulated across 92 home Tests. Root has reached this pinnacle through 89 Tests and 156 innings at an impressive average of 53.85, underpinned by 24 centuries and 35 half-centuries. India’s Sachin Tendulkar ranks third on the home soil leaderboard with 7,216 runs.
Looking forward, Root continues closing in on Tendulkar’s all-time Test record of 15,921 runs. Having amassed 14,208 runs across 168 Test matches overall, Root sits within striking distance of becoming cricket’s greatest Test run-scorer. Meanwhile, England maintained its commanding position in the Lord’s Test, reaching 177 for seven by Day 3’s close and establishing a 357-run lead over Pakistan, who were dismissed for 110 in their first innings.
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