Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Joe Root Breaks Records with 39th Test Century
Joe Root, an English cricketer, made new records with his 39th Test century.
He also scored his 24th century on home ground, surpassing legends like Ponting, Kallis, and Jayawardene.
Root achieved this milestone at The Oval and dedicated his performance to Graham Thorpe.
This performance put him ahead of Kumar Sangakkara on the all-time list.
Joe Root scored his 39th Test century.
Root's 24th home century was achieved at The Oval.
He surpassed Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis, and Mahela Jayawardene in home test tons.
Root dedicated his century to the late Graham Thorpe.
He moved ahead of Kumar Sangakkara in the list of cricketers with the most centuries.
- Who
- Joe Root
- What
- Joe Root scored his 39th Test century.
- When
- During the fifth Test match.
- Where
- The Oval, London
- Why
- To achieve new records and honor Graham Thorpe.
- Sport
- Cricket
- Player
- Joe Root
- Achievement
- 39th Test Century
- Location
- The Oval, London
- Record
- 24 home centuries
Sources
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