England captain Joe Root set a Test record by surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of fifties, scoring an unbeaten 62 as England chased 130 to win by eight wickets at Edgbaston.
England’s Test captain Joe Root broke Sachin Tendulkar’s long‑standing record for the most half‑centuries in Test cricket.
The milestone came in the third and final Test of the series at Edgbaston, where Root remained unbeaten on 62 runs from 39 balls, striking nine fours.
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His innings helped England chase down Pakistan’s target of 130, securing an eight‑wicket victory and sealing the series.
Root’s achievement underscores his consistency at the top of the order, reinforcing England’s batting stability as the series concludes. Surpassing a record held by a cricket icon highlights the evolution of England’s Test side and adds a personal milestone for the captain. The performance also boosts team morale ahead of upcoming fixtures, while offering a statistical benchmark for future English batsmen.
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