Joe Root Scripts Unwanted Record In Test Cricket

Joe Root equaled the record for the most runs conceded in an over in Test cricket, giving away 28 runs in the third Test against South Africa

England's Test skipper Joe Root who is generally known for his batting heroics scripted an unwanted record of sorts with the red cherry in his team's win over South Africa at Port Elizabeth Test. Joe Root equaled the record for the most runs conceded in an over in Test cricket, giving away 28 runs. In the 82nd over of the match, Joe Root conceded 28 runs off an over, which included four-byes. Proteas lower order batsman Keshav Maharaj struck three consecutive fours, before slamming the next two deliveries for two sixes to take the off-spinner to the cleaners. Joe Root has joined the unwanted record list on top, alongside fellow teammate James Anderson and South Africa's Robin Peterson. While Anderson conceded 28 runs to George Bailey in Perth in the 2013-14 Ashes, Brian Lara smashed Proteas spinner Peterson for as many runs in Johannesburg.

However, England cruised to an innings-and-53 run victory over South Africa, taking a 2-1 lead in the four-match series. Root may have failed to deliver with the bat but the 29-year-old starred with the leather as he also took four wickets in the second innings.