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ENG vs WI: Netizens go wild as Joe Root scores 32nd Test century at Trent Bridge

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ENG vs WI: Netizens go wild as Joe Root scores 32nd Test century at Trent Bridge

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A decisive showdown with Harry Brook and Joe Root’s landmark achievementAlso Read: ENG vs WI: Fans go wild as Harry Brook lights up Trent Bridge with stunning century on day four of 2nd TestHistorical context of recordHere are some reactions from fans:Also watch: ENG vs WI – Ben Stokes shakes his head in frustration after Zak Crawley’s unfortunate run-out in the 2nd Test

ukThe legendary hitter Joe Root On the 4th day of the 2nd test, he scored 100 points in his 32nd test. West Indies At Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The former England captain achieved the milestone in the second session that day with a stunning drive through deep point, and celebrated by punching the air in joy. The century put Root on par with the legendary Australian captain. Steve Wow and his contemporaries Steve Smith and kane williamson It has made it to the list of the longest forms in the hundreds. Root is now just a century away from being equaled. Alastair CookHe has scored 33 Test hundreds, the most for England.

A decisive showdown with Harry Brook and Joe Root’s landmark achievement

After England’s defeat, Root appeared in the crease. Ollie PopeThe team scored 51 runs at 127. He made an immediate impact by hitting a boundary off the sixth delivery. Jaden Sills. Then Root continued to rotate the strikes and stabilize the inning. Harry Brook.

The pair took the team to stumps on Day 3 without losing any more wickets. Resuming the innings on Day 4 at 37, Root was given an early break when an outside edge was swept but not carried by the third man fielder. He scored his 63rd half-century from 91 balls in the first session, taking him third on the list of most half-centuries in Tests. Sachin Tendulkar (68) and Shivnarin Chanderpaul (66).

Also Read: ENG vs WI: Fans go wild as Harry Brook lights up Trent Bridge with stunning century on day four of 2nd Test

Historical context of record

During the innings, Root surpassed Chanderpaul’s record of 11,867 runs in Test cricket as the highest run-scorer. He also equalled Cook’s record by scoring his sixth Test hundred against West Indies. Andrew Strauss, Alan Lamb and Colin Cowdery. It was Root’s fifth Test century at Trent Bridge, equalling his record. Mike Atherton and Dennis Compton. Root’s solid batting was instrumental in helping England score over 400 runs in two innings of a Test match for the first time in history. England finished the second innings on 425 runs, setting a mammoth target of 385 for West Indies.

Here are some reactions from fans:

Also watch: ENG vs WI – Ben Stokes shakes his head in frustration after Zak Crawley’s unfortunate run-out in the 2nd Test

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