ODI WC: Joe Root surpasses Kevin Pietersen's robust record after gutsy fifty against NZ

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Joe Root struck an instrumental 77 off 86 in the ODI World Cup 2023's opener against New Zealand.

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Root smoked four boundaries and a six to help England post a total of 282/9.

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Let's have a look at the list of English batters who have notched most 50-plus scores for England in World Cup.

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Graham Gooch notched 9 fifty-plus scores for England in World Cups.

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Joe Root has so far notched 7 fifty-plus scores for England in World Cups.

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Graeme Hick notched 7 fifty-plus scores for England in World Cups.

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Kevin Pietersen notched 6 fifty-plus scores for England in World Cups.

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Ian Bell notched 6 fifty-plus scores for England in World Cups.

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