Joe Root Breaks Graham Gooch’s Record at Lord’s in IND vs ENG 3rd Test day 1. Root played a match-winning unbeaten innings of 99* on Day 1 in the continuing IND vs ENG 3rd Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 at the legendary Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. His elegant knock took England to 251/7 at stumps, which set the hosts in a comfortable position against a quality Indian bowling attack.
Root Highest Run-Scorer at Lord’s in International Cricket
With his 99, Joe Root inscribed his name in the record books as he became the top run-scorer in international cricket at Lord’s Stadium. He now stands at 2515 runs* at the ground overall across formats, taking over from England legend Graham Gooch, who held the mark at 2513 runs.
Most International Runs at Lord’s – Top Batters
The record is another key milestone in Joe Root’s illustrious career, particularly at the Home of Cricket. Following is a list of the highest-scoring internationals at Lord’s:
| Player | Runs |
| Joe Root | 2515* |
| Graham Gooch | 2513 |
| Alastair Cook | 2194 |
| Alec Stewart | 1985 |
Impact on the IND vs ENG Series
Given that the 5-match Test series is evenly balanced at this stage, Root’s day-saving innings on Day 1 at the 3rd Test in Lord’s was a potential turning point. His composed and unperturbed response to India’s pace attack kept England in the game despite frequent wickets tumbling around him.
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