Root creates 147-year Test record, becomes first to score 2,000 runs in 4th inning

Joe Root Writes Himself Into History Books at Edgbaston 🏏

Namaste everyone! Let me share something truly graceful to witness—Joe Root has done what simply no batter has managed in 147 years of Test cricket.

The Historic Fourth Innings Milestone

Root became the FIRST-ever batter to cross 2,000 runs in the fourth innings of a Test match. He reached this beauty with his unbeaten 62 against Pakistan at Edgbaston.

Just look at how far ahead he sits:

| Batter | 4th Innings Test Runs |

|--------|----------------------|

| Joe Root (ENG) | 2,059 |

| Sachin Tendulkar (IND) | 1,625 |

| Alastair Cook (ENG) | 1,611 |

| Graeme Smith (RSA) | 1,611 |

Fourth innings batting is the ultimate test—a batter's true character shows when the pitch is toughest and every wicket means defeat. Root has made that pressure his home.

A Chasing Masterclass

England chased just 130 but lost Duckett and Gay in the opening over—2/2. Under that pressure, Root partnered Jordan Cox beautifully. Both stayed not out (62 & 59) as England reached 130/2 with 8 wickets in hand. A perfect match-winning stand!

The result gave England a clean 3-0 Test series sweep—Root's triumphant return to Test captaincy.

More History at Birmingham

Root also became the first batter to score 1,000+ Test runs at Edgbaston (now at 1,018). He now stands among legends with 1,000+ at four venues:

- Lord's: 2,203

- Manchester: 1,128

- The Oval: 1,050

- Edgbaston: 1,018

Only Kallis and Ponting have matched this feat.

Beating Sachin's Record

That 62 not out was Root's 69th Test fifty—taking him past Sachin Tendulkar to the top of the all-time list. Root: 69 | Tendulkar: 68 | Chanderpaul: 66.

Even more impressive? Root reached his 69 fifties in fewer innings than Sachin needed for 68.

The Complete Centurion

This innings marked Root's 110th Test score of 50 or more—featuring 41 fifties and 69 fifties. Consistency like this is pure artistry.

What a career to behold! 🙏

Source: Times of India