Who has scored the most Test runs against India? Joe Root breaks record with 3,000+ runs

Joe Root, the legendary English batter, is a force to reckon with when it comes to world cricket and especially red-ball cricket. With over 13,000 Test runs with an average of over 50, Root's brilliance epitomises consistency and perfectly describes the art of Test match batting. 

In his long career, Root has broken several batting records. One such achievement of his came during the 3rd Test against India at the iconic Lord's cricket ground, where he became the first batter to score more than 3000 Test runs against India.

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Root reaches 3000 runs against India; most by any batter

During the third Test against India, Root once again entered the history books, becoming the highest run scorer in Tests against India. Root surpassed the former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting, who had 2555 runs in 29 innings against India.

Joe Root becomes the first to hit 3000 Test runs against India 🤌 pic.twitter.com/ALEQsBQRW2

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Root achieved the feat in his 60th innings against India, in a knock in which he also brought up his 13th half-century against the opposition. He also has 10 centuries against India and averages over 54, which indicates his dominance against one of the best Test-playing nations.

Root's highest score against the side came during his tour to India in 2021, where he scored 218 runs in the Chennai Test. 

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Root's brilliance has always played a crucial role in England's success, even in their Bazball era. After being kept quiet in the first two games by the Indian bowlers, the batter has finally managed to break the shackles and score a century in the third Test at Lord's.

England would now hope for Root to continue his run of form and take a huge advantage against India on the second day of the Lord's Test.