Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Root and Archer Set Historic Pink-Ball Record
Joe Root and Jofra Archer made history in a special night Test match.
They were the last two players from their team, and they scored 70 runs together.
This is the first time this has ever happened in a night Test match at the Gabba.
Before this, the record was held by two players from New Zealand who also scored 60 runs.
This is a big deal because it's really hard to score so many runs when you're the last two players.
England scored 334 runs in their first innings, and Australia will now have to bat under bright sunshine.
The pink ball is expected to make batting more challenging as the game progresses, so the timing of Australia's innings could be very important.
Joe Root and Jofra Archer set a new record for the highest 10th wicket partnership in a pink-ball Test with a stand of 70 runs.
They broke the previous record held by New Zealand's Tom Blundell and Blair Tickner, who scored 60 runs in 2023.
This partnership is significant because it's the highest stand for the last wicket in a day-night Test match at the Gabba.
England were all out for 334 in their first innings, with Joe Root scoring an unbeaten 138 and Jofra Archer scoring 38.
Mitchell Starc was the top bowler for Australia, taking 6 wickets for 75 runs.
- Who
- Joe Root and Jofra Archer
- What
- Set a new record for the highest 10th wicket partnership in a pink-ball Test
- When
- 2023
- Where
- Gabba, Brisbane
- Why
- They scored 70 runs together, breaking the previous record
England's Perspective
Australia's Perspective
Significance of the Partnership
England's Perspective
England values the partnership as a crucial contribution to their total, setting a competitive target for Australia.
Australia's Perspective
Australia sees the early finish as an advantage, allowing them to bat under favorable conditions.
Batting Conditions
England's Perspective
England believes the pink ball will make batting more challenging as the game progresses.
Australia's Perspective
Australia is pleased with the opportunity to bat under bright sunshine, which could be easier than batting under twilight conditions.
- Players
- Joe Root and Jofra Archer
- Record
- First 10th wicket partnership in pink-ball Test to score over 60 runs
- Previous Record
- Tom Blundell and Blair Tickner (60 runs, 2023)
- Opponent
- Australia
- Year
- 2023
- Venue
- Gabba, Brisbane
- England's Total
- 334
- Top Bowler
- Mitchell Starc (6-75)
Sources
Joe Root And Jofra Archer Create History, Set Massive World Records; Become The First Pair To Achieve Rare Feat
Ashes 2nd Test: England All Out For 334 in First Innings
Marnus Labuschagne's Full-Stretch Freak Catch Ends Epic Joe Root-Jofra Archer Stand At Gabba: Watch Video
