Thursday (August 29) Joe Root previous matched England captain Alastair CookRecord for most centuries in test cricket for England. Root scored his 33rd Test century during the third session of Day 1 play in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s. He reached this milestone by hitting a boundary off the third ball of the 63rd ball delivered by him Lahiru Kumara. Root’s achievement came in his 145th Test match, equaling Cook’s tally of 33 centuries in 161 matches. Known as England’s leading run-scorer in Test cricket, Cook now shares this significant record with Root.
Outstanding performance by Joe Root for England
Sri Lanka started the day strongly, dominating the morning session of the second Test at Lord’s. The visitors capitalized on their advantage in the afternoon session and made key breakthroughs that stifled England’s progress. Despite a solid start in England’s top order, Sri Lanka’s bowlers made critical strides, seizing key opportunities to disrupt England’s batting.
England in the post-dinner period Harry Brooke showing aggressive intent, he hit 33 off 38 balls with a number of boundaries. However, his shot was cut short by a pinpoint inswinger Don’t miss Fernandokim Brook trapped his foot before the door. That dismissal ended a promising 56-run stand between Brook and Root that had begun to build momentum for England.
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Jamie Smith and Root’s stabilizing efforts
Jamie SmithA hero from the Manchester Test joined Root in a bid to stabilize England’s batting. While Root continued to score runs, Smith played a more measured role. But Sri Lanka’s pressure continued Milan Rathnayake Delivery for Smith slip cordon with border, 21 cases. This wicket ended another promising partnership and allowed Sri Lanka to maintain control of the game.
Here’s how fans reacted:
There are two batsmen in World Cricket that I can watch bat all day and that is Virat Kohli and Joe Root.
Joe Root’s batting is WORLD CLASS! #ENGvSL
— Lawrence Bailey
(@LawrenceBailey0) August 29, 2024
Test cricket has had Joe Root for the last 4 years and then there is rest. He equals Sir Alastair Cook’s 33rd century at the top of English cricket. Score 2 half centuries in a century. Can easily go past Tendulkar. #ENGvsSL
— Kanishk Agarwal (@kanishkdabaav27) August 29, 2024
We are witnessing Greatness before our eyes
He made the shot look so easy
Joe root – A Modern Day Test Legend— Kartik Sehgal (@kartik_vlsi) August 29, 2024
Words are running out to describe Joe Root. 33(!) test match 100s! 64 other scores above 50! It blocks a genius. #root #ecb #ENGvsSL
— Luke O’Neill (@lukeoneill2205) August 29, 2024
Thirty three Test Hundreds + Most Tests for England !!! This is brutal from Joe Root.#ENGvSL #ENGvsSL #SLvENG #SLvsENG
— Sharon Solomon (@BSharan_6) August 29, 2024
33rd century for Joe Root in Test Cricket for England.
#England #JoeRoot #Test #Lords #SriLanka #Century #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/sJPX9gzoZv
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) August 29, 2024
Another Test ton for Joe Root. 33rd year of his career. Equal to Sir Alastair Cook for England. The man continues to be a cheat code for hit … #ENGvSL
— Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz) August 29, 2024
Joe Root – 33 Test hundreds
Cook – 33 Test hundredsTwo of the game’s all-time greats.
Cook had a chance to overtake Sachin in the number of Tests he played, but he failed. If all goes well, Root could well leapfrog the SRT and become the No. 1 runner. Another 3790 runs.
— Srikrishna
(@1998Srikrishna) August 29, 2024
Joe Root gets his 33rd Test hundred. England’s greatest batsmen bar nowhere with the best of nowhere.
— Chris Stocks (@StocksC_cricket) August 29, 2024
Joe Root’s 33rd Test century will equal Alastair Cook’s England record … also sixth at Lord’s, joint-highest with Graham Gooch and Michael Vaughan
— Ali Martin (@Cricket_Ali) August 29, 2024
It’s pretty ridiculous how much better Joe Root is than all our other players
– Friday (@FPL_Friday10) August 29, 2024
ROOOOOOOOOO!
Thirty three Test hundreds
England combine for most Test centuries
World’s highest rated male Test batsman
Completing the most Test runs for England
Joe Root, you are inevitable
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— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 29, 2024
