31st Test Century

Joe Root scored his 31st Test century in England’s 5 wicket defeat to India in the fourth of the five match series.

Joe crafted a masterful knock of 122* during England’s first innings in Ranchi.

The visitors were 2-47 when Joe entered the fray. Soon after, they stumbled to 3-57 (Zac Crawley 42) before Joe produced a classic Root innings to help England reach a respectable 353 all out.

During his innings of 122* (10 fours) off 274 balls, Joe passed the 11500 Test runs marker.

After an exciting win in the opening Test. England’s defeat hands the series to India.

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