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Joe Root becomes first England player to complete 100 fifty-plus scores in Tests

Wellington, : Star batter Joe Root made history on Saturday as he became the first player from England and overall only fourth to touch the landmark of 100 or more fifty-plus scores in Test cricket. Joe Root becomes first England player to complete 100 fifty-plus scores in Tests Root accomplished this milestone against New Zealand during the second Test at Wellington. After a failure in the first innings, Root ended the second day with 73* in 106 balls, with five fours. Sachin Tendulkar has most fifty-plus scores in Tests, which also includes 51 centuries.

Hindustan Times

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