Former captain Root became the 14th batsman to pass 10,000 Test runs and was dismissed for 115 not out
Former captain Root became the 14th batsman to pass 10,000 Test runs and was dismissed for 115 not out
Joe Root scored a scintillating unbeaten century to guide England to a stunning five-wicket win over New Zealand on a disappointing fourth morning of the first Test at Lord’s on Sunday.
Former captain Root became the 14th batsman to pass 10,000 Test runs and was dismissed for 115 not out after a sixth-wicket partnership of 120 runs with Ben Fox, whose 32 not out was also crucial for England to reach the target of 277. was.
The New Zealand pacer, who was so powerful during the first Test, found no swing on a cold morning and failed to test the batsmen as England posted 216 for five, needing 61 runs to win the pair. Scored with little alarm.
England captain Ben Stokes may celebrate victory in his first Test in charge and will be aiming for a series win during the second of three Tests at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Friday.