Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar: Comparing 2 batting icons' numbers after 151 Tests

Star English batter Joe Root is steadily marching toward cricketing greatness, drawing comparisons to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. ROOT vs TENDULKAR STATS COMPARISON AFTER 151 TESTS By the 151st Test of their careers, Root batted in 30 more innings than Tendulkar and accumulated 12,886 runs, surpassing the Indian great's 11,939 runs. AWAY RECORD: After 151 Tests, Sachin Tendulkar had scored 6,821 runs in 87 away Tests at an average of 53.70, with 23 hundreds and 28 fifties. On the other hand, Joe Root has scored 6,758 runs in 78 home Tests at an average of 54.94, with 21 hundreds and 32 fifties. Category Sachin Tendulkar Joe Root Matches 151 151 Innings 246 276 Runs 11,939 12,886 Average 54.02 50.93 50s 49 64 100s 39 36 RATE OF SCORING HUNDREDS Another interesting metric is the rate at which the two batters scored centuries.