Joe Root created history with a bang of 166 runs, became the first cricketer to make a maharikard in England ODI history
England vs West Indies 2nd ODI: England veteran batsman Joe Root (Joe Root 166 Runs) created history by scoring a century in the second ODI against West Indies at Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens on Sunday (June 1). After chasing the target, Root scored an unbeaten 166 in 139 balls for England, with 21 fours and 2 sixes. This is the biggest personal innings played in his ODI career.
England’s first cricketer
As soon as he scored the 84th run during his innings, Root completed his 7000 runs in ODI International and became England’s first cricketer to reach this figure. Root has now scored 7082 runs in 168 innings of 179 matches in ODIs.
Most runs for England
7082* – Joe Root
6957 – Eoin Morgan
5416 – Ian Bell
5233 – Jose Butler
5092 – Paul Callingwood
The most century chasing the target
Chasing the target for England, the route has come first in terms of scoring the most centuries in ODIs. Chasing his goal, this is the ninth ODI century and in this list he has left Jason Roy (8 centuries) behind. Apart from this, he has become the highest ODI player in England. Route has a ninth ODI century in England.
The highest century in ODIs in England
9 – Joe Root*
8 – Marcus Trakskothic
7 – Johnny Bairstow
7 – Rohit Sharma
Broken Bryan Lara’s record
In the list of players who scored the highest century in international cricket, the route has come to the seventh number by beating Brian Lara. This is the 54th century of the route to the three formats. Please tell that Brian Lara has 53 centuries in international cricket.
On the basis of this brilliant Root’s brilliant innings, England defeated West Indies by 3 wickets to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. After getting the first batting invitation, West Indies scored 308 runs in 47,4 overs, in response to which England won by losing 7 wickets in 48.5 overs.
