Star batter Joe Root surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in India-England Test matches during the Hyderabad Test on Thursday. The former England captain needed just 10 runs to eclipse Tendulkar’s record as he walked onto the field in Hyderabad, and he did so with style, hitting a boundary off Axar Patel in the 21st over of England’s first innings.

Most runs in India vs England Tests

Joe Root – 2554*
Sachin Tendulkar – 2535
Sunil Gavaskar – 2348
Sir Alastair Cook – 2431
Virat Kohli – 1991

In the lead-up to this series, Root had accumulated 2,526 runs across 25 matches against India, showcasing an impressive average of 63.15. This remarkable performance included nine centuries and 10 half-centuries. His adeptness in Indian conditions became evident in his previous tours, marked by substantial scores, including a memorable 218 in Chennai during the 2021 tour.

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Sachin Tendulkar, revered as the Master Blaster, previously held the record with 2,535 runs in 32 matches against England, maintaining an average of 51.73. Tendulkar’s remarkable record comprises seven centuries and 13 half-centuries.

Root also etched his name in World Test Championship (WTC) history by becoming the first batter to surpass the 4000-run mark. The former English captain now boasts 4005 runs from 48 Tests.

Looking ahead, the England star has his sights set on surpassing Ricky Ponting’s record of 2555 runs in 29 Tests against India, aiming to become the highest run-scorer in Tests against the Indian team. The ongoing first Test against India saw England at 108 for 3 at lunch, with skipper Ben Stokes winning the toss and choosing to bat.

The English innings began positively, with Zak Crawley (20) and Ben Duckett (35) forming a 55-run partnership for the first wicket in 11.5 overs. However, India staged a comeback after the introduction of spin in the ninth over, claiming three wickets in quick succession. Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Crawley and Duckett, while Ravindra Jadeja accounted for Ollie Pope (1 run from 11 balls).