Fans go wild as England star Joe Root hits 35th century in the first Test against Pakistan

Oct 9, 2024

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Fans go wild as England star Joe Root hits 35th century in the first Test against Pakistan

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England star Joe Root’s remarkable form in Test cricket continued as he scored his 35th century on Day 3 of the first Test against Pakistan in Multan. Walking in to bat early on the second day after Pakistan posted a mammoth 556-run total, Root was undeterred and showed his class from the first ball. His innings was flawless, and he broke several records along the way, further cementing his legacy in Test cricket.

Joe Root becomes first batter to 5000 WTC runs

During his knock, Root achieved the milestone of 5000 runs in the World Test Championship (WTC), becoming the first batter to reach this landmark since the tournament’s inception in 2019. His feat came as he cruised past the 71-run mark, setting another milestone by becoming the highest run-scorer for England in Test history, surpassing former captain Alastair Cook.

Root’s historic ton was sealed with a reverse sweep off Abrar Ahmed, taking a single to deep backward point and reaching his well-deserved century.

Root goes past legendary players

By scoring his 35th century, Root has now surpassed several iconic names in the cricketing world. Among the legends he has overtaken are India’s Sunil Gavaskar, one of the most revered opening batters in the history of the game; Sri Lankan maestro Mahela Jayawardene, known for his graceful stroke play; West Indian legend Brian Lara, whose record-breaking feats include the highest individual score in Test cricket; and Pakistan’s Younis Khan, celebrated for his consistency in difficult conditions.

Each of these players has etched their name in cricket history with 34 Test centuries, but Root’s recent ton in Multan has elevated him to a higher echelon, placing him alongside the elite group of all-time greats in the sport. His ability to amass runs across different conditions and against the toughest of oppositions is a testament to his skill, adaptability, and hunger for success at the highest level.

Also SEE: Photos: Meet Joe Root’s wife Carrie Cotterell, who first met him at a bar

Most hundreds in Test cricket

51 – Sachin Tendulkar
45 – Jacques Kallis
41 – Ricky Ponting
38 – Kumar Sangakkara
36 – Rahul Dravid
35 – Joe Root*

Here is how fans reacted:

3️⃣5️⃣th Test Hundred for Joe Root 👊🏏#cricket #PAKvENG #JoeRoot #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/e9HsoFwxYq

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 9, 2024

– 6 Hundreds in 2021.
– 5 Hundreds in 2022.
– 2 Hundreds in 2023.
– 5 Hundreds in 2024.

18 TEST HUNDREDS IN JUST 4 YEARS. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/iCqlrWJmHz

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 9, 2024

👏 R💯T! 😍

A day to remember 🙌

Match Centre: https://t.co/M5mJLlHALN

🇵🇰 #PAKvENG 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 | @Root66 pic.twitter.com/gl6aSuOE8Q

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) October 9, 2024

Another 💯 for #JoeRoot
He is just unstoppable in Test Cricket right now.#PAKvsENG #PAKvENG

— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) October 9, 2024

Since Root has gone back to his old template – 5 hundreds in 8 Tests.

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) October 9, 2024

Since this, Joe Root’s averaging 110 runs per Test, and he’s not done in Multan yet. https://t.co/VaRKEFf1uD

— Ben Jones (@benjonescricket) October 9, 2024

Since Sachin Tendulkar’s final Test 100 (his 51st) at Cape Town on 4 Jan 2011, players with the most Test 100s
35 – Joe Root (Eng)
32 – Steve Smith (Aus)
31 – Kane Williamson (NZ)
29 – Virat Kohli (Ind)
26 – David Warner (Aus)
19 – Cheteshwar Pujara (Ind)/Azhar Ali (Pak)#PAKvENG

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) October 9, 2024

35th Test ton, 5th ton in 2024 and 1st in Pakistan – there’s no stopping Joe Root! 💫#PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/ysbdX5eRg4

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) October 9, 2024

Joe Root. What a mighty cricketer.

35 Test tons is next level good. #pakveng

— Tim Michell (@tim_michell) October 9, 2024

HUNDRED BY JOE ROOT…!!! 🤯

35th Test century by the great man from England – one of the greatest ever in Test history, he’s unstoppable. 🙇‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/DSWkrz2rji

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 9, 2024

Seeing the pitches in Pakistan, Joe Root might ask ECB to propose a 7-match Test series here every year.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) October 9, 2024

He never disappoints you 💯 from @root66
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 #PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/kNklclYf5V

— Waheed Rabani (@WaheedRabani2) October 9, 2024

What a cricketer. The greatest ever @root66

— Paul (@Paul_LFC3) October 9, 2024