Joe Root creates history, breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Test record

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What happened

Joe Root remained unbeaten on 62 off 69 balls, hitting nine fours, as England chased down 130 to complete a 3-0 Test series whitewash.

His unbeaten half-century took his tally of Test fifties to 69, moving him past Tendulkar’s 68.

Key facts

  • Joe Root remained unbeaten on 62 off 69 balls, hitting nine fours, as England chased down 130 to complete a 3-0 Test series whitewash.
  • His unbeaten half-century took his tally of Test fifties to 69, moving him past Tendulkar’s 68.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:07:13 UTC.

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