Joe Root Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar's Fourth-Innings Test Run Record
Root now holds the record for most runs scored in the fourth innings of Test cricket, achieving the milestone during England's 8-wicket win over New Zealand.
- Joe Root became the highest run-scorer in the fourth innings of Test cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record of 1625 runs with a new tally of 1630 runs.
- The milestone was achieved during England's victory in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch, marking Root's 150th Test match.
- Root contributed an unbeaten 23 runs in the second innings of the match as England successfully chased a target of 104 runs to secure an 8-wicket win.
- England's Brydon Carse delivered a standout performance, taking 10 wickets across the match, while Harry Brook's century and Jacob Bethell's quick half-century were pivotal in the win.
- England now leads the three-Test series 1-0, with the second match set to take place at Wellington's Basin Reserve as New Zealand aims to keep their World Test Championship hopes alive.
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