Joe Root Joins An Elite List Of Players With Fifty Against India
ABP News Bureau | 23 Feb 2024 02:49 PM (IST)
Joe Root has scored a fighting 50 against India under difficult circumstances as England aim to stable their innings after early falters. The legendary English batter was enduring a torrid run of form, but has roared back in style with his 20th 50+ score against India in Tests, and has thereby, levelled Ricky Ponting to go atop in this illustrious list:
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1. Joe Root (England): 20
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2. Ricky Ponting (Australia): 20
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3. Clive Lloyd (West Indies): 19
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4. Javed Miandad (Pakistan): 19
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Joe Root has not only gone level with the Australian legend, but also stand a chance to surpass him as he remains the only active cricketer in the esteemed and iconic list. (All Images Credit - Getty Images)