Joe Root's ODI Record: Joe Root set a magnificent world record during the ODI series against India. He holds the record for scoring the most runs in a single series without getting dismissed.
Joe Root Smashes World Record for Most Runs in an ODI Series Without Getting Out
Joe Root has made history in the ODI series against India. He scored 249 runs across the series without hitting a single century. Even more remarkable is the fact that no Indian bowler managed to dismiss him throughout the series. With this, he has set the record for the most runs scored in an ODI series without being dismissed.
The third ODI between India and England was played at Lord's. Batting first, England posted a total of 388 runs. This is the highest score ever recorded at Lord's in the history of ODI cricket. Joe Root remained unbeaten on 74 off 48 balls.
Joe Root makes history
Joe Root scored a total of 249 runs across the three matches of the ODI series against India. He set the record for the most runs scored in an ODI series without being dismissed. Previously, this record was held by England's Jos Buttler, who scored 248 runs without getting out during a series against the Netherlands in 2022.
Regarding the current series against India, Root scored 76 runs in the first match, remained unbeaten on 99 in the second match—helping England secure a 4-wicket victory—and scored 74 runs in the third ODI. Root was not dismissed in any of the three innings.
Joe Root's scores in this series: 76*, 99*, 74*
Most runs in an ODI series (without being dismissed)
- 249 runs - Joe Root (vs India)
- 248 runs - Jos Buttler (vs Netherlands)
- 241 runs - Ricky Ponting (vs New Zealand)
Joe Root is in tremendous form. He currently ranks second on the list of highest ODI run-scorers in 2026. Root has scored over 50 runs in all six of his ODI innings this year. So far, he has amassed a total of 496 runs across six ODI innings at an average of 248.
