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Joe Root 8000 Runs in ODIs: England’s legendary and reliable batter, Joe Root, has set a milestone in One Day International (ODI) cricket that no other English player had achieved before him. Root has become the first English batter to surpass the 8,000-run mark in ODI cricket. With this, he has also become the 34th batter in the history of international ODI cricket to reach this landmark.
Historic Milestone Against Sri Lanka
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Joe Root achieved this historic feat while playing against Sri Lanka during a triangular series held in Pakistan.
- The Milestone Innings: Displaying great patience at the crease, Root played a brilliant innings of 69 runs off 66 balls.
- 49th Half-Century: This innings marked the 49th half-century of his ODI career.
- A Testament to Consistency: This performance further underscores the consistent and excellent form Root has maintained in the limited-overs format (white-ball cricket) over the past decade.
Fastest to 8,000 ODI Runs: Fourth All-Time
By reaching the 8,000-run mark in just 186 innings, Joe Root has joined the elite list of batters who have reached this milestone the fastest in the history of the 50-over format.
In world cricket, there are only three legends who have achieved this milestone in fewer innings than Root.
Top Batsmen to Reach 8,000 ODI Runs Fastest
| Player Name | Innings |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli (India) | 175 |
| Hashim Amla (South Africa) | 176 |
| AB de Villiers (South Africa) | 182 |
| Joe Root (England) | 186 |
Also Read: Most Test Runs for Australia: Steve Smith Crosses 11000 Runs
Surpassing Legends Like Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly
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By reaching this milestone in his 186th innings, Joe Root has surpassed two of the greatest legends of Indian cricket Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly. Both iconic batters needed 200 innings to reach 8,000 runs in ODI cricket.
Joe Root's record is not only a significant personal achievement but also marks a golden chapter in English cricket history.
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