England cricket team is on the verge of victory against India in the last game of the series at Edgbaston. Former England captain Joe Root stepped up for the team when they required him the most as he completed his century in the second innings when they were chasing down the target of 378 runs.
Joe Root has scored his 9th Test century against India and it is the most by any player against India. The man in is in exceptional form since 2021. Joe Root has total of 11 centuries in Test cricket since the year 2021. Root came at the crease when England lost wickets in quick succession, but he along with Jonny Bairstow stabilized the innings and took the team closer to victory. Jonny Bairstow who is also in a great run of form this year is close to his century. Both the batters destroyed Indian bowlers and are now close to level this series by 2-2.
Jan 2021
Virat Kohli – 27
SPD Smith – 26
Kane Williamson – 23
Joe Root – 17July 2022
JoE Root- 28 🔝
Virat Kohli – 27
SPD Smith – 27
Kane Williamson-24When life gives a chance to sunshine do it like Joe Root ⚡
— ABHISHEK 🇮🇳 (@CoverDrive001) July 5, 2022
India have never lost a Test match after setting 350+ target but this time is something different 😕
Irresistible Joe Root🔥#INDvENG
— AishwaryA ⚔️ (@DivineAish) July 5, 2022
@root66 is unarguably best test batsman in world at the moment. 👏🏻
— vin_jadh7 (@vinayakkjadha7) July 5, 2022
#IndianCricketTeam while bowling to #JoeRoot and #Bairstow
Can’t believe in this sudden turnaround though😔
#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/IX37cDvAMN— aditya gairola (@AdityaGairola94) July 5, 2022
Joe Root leaves behind other three members of fab four by a big margin.@root66 @stevesmith49 @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/MSxrBwpORk
— Anil Choudhary (@AnilCho99336541) July 5, 2022
Joe Root has scored 11 Test hundreds in the last 24 Tests – Peak of Root.
— Thanujan (@ThanujanUK) July 5, 2022
