IND vs ENG LIVE: India vs England Live Updates – England will take on India for the fifth Test of the postponed Test match on Friday, July 1, at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Given that they are trailing the series 2-1, this is a must-win game for the Three Lions, and their trump card happens to be their former skipper – Joe Root. Follow IND vs ENG Live Updates, India vs England live updates on InsideSport.IN.
Notably, though the team might not have performed well in Test cricket under his captaincy, Root’s individual performance has always been of the very best quality. Arguably, the 31-year-old is the best batter in this format currently.
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Getting him out early will be India’s prime target – not only because his current form, but also his previous performances against India. Check out why Root will be India’s biggest thorn, and why the visitors’ skipper Jasprit Bumrah will try his best to get his wicket at the earliest.
Joe Root’s records against India (in Tests)
Matches – 24
Runs – 2353
Average – 60.33
Centuries – 8
Half-centuries – 10
Root has a Test average of 50.17, which is very impressive in itself. However, his numbers against India are simply sensational. In 24 matches, he has scored 2353 runs at an average of 60.33, which includes eight centuries and ten half-centuries.
Joe Root’s records against India in England (in Tests)
Matches – 14
Runs – 1401
Average – 70.05
Centuries – 6
Half-centuries – 5
What is more impressive about Root’s statistics is that he tends to become absolutely unstoppable when facing the men in blue on home soil. He has played 14 Test matches against India in England, in which he has scored 1401 runs at an incredible average of 70.05.
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Joe Root’s current form (last 12 months in Test cricket)
Matches – 15
Runs – 1571
Average – 60.42
Centuries – 7
Half-centuries – 5
Besides his numbers against India, his current form is also beyond exceptional. In the last 12 matches, he has scored 1571 runs in Test cricket at an incredible average of 60.42, which includes seven centuries and also five half-centuries.
Joe Root’s statistics at Edgbaston (in Tests)
Matches – 6
Runs – 496
Average – 49.60
Centuries – 1
Half-centuries – 4
If his numbers against India and current form were not enough, India will have another factor against him – Root’s form at Edgbaston. Among the currently active cricketers, Root has scored the most runs in Test cricket on this venue. He has accumulated 496 runs at an average of 49.60.
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England Playing XI: Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c) Sam Billings, Matthew Potts, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson
England vs India Test series schedule
5th Test: Edgbaston | July 1-5
England vs India 2022, T20I series schedule
1st T201: Ageas Bowl | July 7
2nd T20I: Edgbaston | July 9
3rd T20I: Trent Bridge | July 10
England vs India 2022, ODI series schedule
1st ODI: Kia Oval | July 12
2nd ODI: Lord’s | July 14
3rd ODI: Manchester | July 17
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