Not Virat Kohli: This 'Fab 4' Member Sets Major Record

Feb 27, 2025 Komal Das White Scribbled Underline White Scribbled Underline

Joe Root scored a valiant century, but England lost to Afghanistan in the 2025 Champions Trophy

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Joe Root's 120 was not enough as England fell short of Afghanistan's 325 in the 2025 Champions Trophy

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However, Root has gone on top of an elite list

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The England star became the first batter to score 3 centuries in run chases of 300+ in ICC global events

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Until now, Kumar Sangakkara and Shakib Al Hasan shared the record with Root, each having 2 centuries

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In terms of run chases in ICC ODI events, Joe Root has a total of 4 tons, only one behind leader Rohit Sharma

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