Is Sachin’s Test record getting out of reach for Joe Root?

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Root’s Ashes Starts on a Tough Note

Joe Root scored 0(7) in the first innings and 8(11) in the second innings, making it a difficult start to his Ashes 2025–26 campaign.

Root’s Updated Test Numbers

With the 8 runs added in Perth, Root now has 13,551 Test runs and 39 centuries, staying second on the all-time list.

Sachin’s Unmatched Record

Sachin Tendulkar still leads with 15,921 Test runs and 51 centuries, a landmark no one has come close to since his retirement.

The Gap Between Them Now

After Perth, Root is still 2,370 runs and 12 centuries behind Sachin — a target that will need sustained scoring over the coming years.

Both Innings Add Pressure

With low scores in both innings in Perth, Root now needs big performances in the upcoming Tests to keep his chase alive.

Can Root Still Catch Sachin?

He has the talent and experience, but overtaking Sachin will require consistent form, fitness, and major innings throughout this Ashes and beyond.

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