Joe Root leaves Ricky Ponting-Garry Sobers behind in elite list

August 3, 2025

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Joe Root hammered a splendid century on Day 4 of the 5th Test against India

Root's run-fest continues

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With this Root crossed 500-run mark in the ongoing series

Root breaches 500-run mark

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Root crossed 500-run mark against India for a record third time

Not once or twice but thrice

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Most instances of scoring 500+ runs in a Test series against India

Batting masters

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3 - Joe Root (ENG)

Joe Root

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2 - Ricky Ponting (AUS)

Ricky Ponting

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2 - Garry Sobers (WI)

Garry Sobers

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2 - Younis Khan (PAK)

Younis Khan

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2 - Zaheer Abbas (PAK)

Zaheer Abbas

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2 - Everton Weekes (WI)

Everton Weekes

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