The dependable batsman of England, Joe Root, has proved himself exceptionally beneficial for the team at his home with enormous records to his name. His record against India is a considerable threat to the Indian squad for the ongoing Test series in England. Joe has smashed a total of 6 test centuries and one ODI century against India at his home, England.
In T20, he was not able to contribute as much as he did in the other two formats for England. He has neither hit a T20 century against India, nor in his entire T20 career. He developed his excellence in Test format and became the highest-rated Test batsman in international cricket around the globe.
List Of Centuries Against India In England by Joe Root
Joe Root has contributed some of the decisive performances for his team against India on English soil. It is to be noted that one of his centuries came outside the part of England that is in Cardiff at Welsh Ground, but it comes under the jurisdiction of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Thus, a century that was scored on a Welsh ground, such as Cardiff, would generally be classified as a home century for England. This contrast is vital in order to make sure that any data points that are applicable are incorporated in a thorough and proper report, and that no misinterpretation regarding the geographical area is made.
Joe Root’s Centuries (Test) Against India in England
| Score | Opponent Team | Venue | Date |
| 154* | India | Trent Bridge | July 9, 2014 |
| 149* | India | The Oval | August 15, 2014 |
| 109 | India | Trent Bridge | August 4, 2021 |
| 180* | India | Lord’s | August 12, 2021 |
| 121 | India | Leeds (Headingley) | August 25, 2021 |
| 142* | India | Edgbaston | July 1, 2022 |
Significance of the record
Four of the six Test centuries (109, 180*, 121, and 142*) were made in a relatively short period, namely the 2021-22 home Test series against India. This is a high point in Root’s performance against India when he posted a phenomenal average of 105.28 off nine innings in that series. His Test average against India while playing in England is at a whopping 74.95 in 15 Tests.
Joe Root’s ODI Centuries vs India in England
| Score | Opponent Team | Venue | Date |
| 113 | India | Leeds (Headingley) | September 5, 2014 |
| 113* | India | Lord’s | July 14, 2018 |
| 100* | India | Leeds (Headingley) | July 17, 2018 |
Aside from personal landmarks, Root’s hundreds frequently translate directly into team success. His 121 at Headingley in 2021. A remarkable feature of his ODI century milestone against India in England is the localization of two centuries (113* at Lord’s and 100* at Headingley) within proximity of each other in July 2018.
Root’s remarkable average of 74.95 in Tests against India at home, well above his overall Test average of 58.08 against India, clearly demonstrates a significant home advantage.
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