Joe Root Becomes First England Batsman To Achieve This Historic Milestone

England batter Joe Root achieved a special milestone as he became the first batter from his country to score 1000 World Cup runs. Overall, the right-hander became the 28th batter in the history of the game to achieve the feat.

Joe Root achieved the feat in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 game against Pakistan. The 44th match of the tournament is taking place between England and Pakistan at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Joe Root has oozed his class in Kolkata as he has batted magnificently well and has put his team in the driver’s seat. The right-hander was short of runs coming into the game against England. However, he has looked settled in the ongoing game and is batting well.

Joe Root slammed a vital half-century, which is his third in the tournament. He has played some crisp shots along with Ben Stokes, who has smashed a vital half-century as well. During the course of his innings, the right-hander crossed 1000 runs in the World Cups. The right-hander would be hoping to convert it into a big ton and end the tournament in high.

Joe Root’s poor form was one of the main reasons behind England’s torrid run in the tournament. He recently went past Graham Gooch to become the leading run-scorer of England at the World Cup. So far he has played 26 matches in the tournament. He also has smashed three centuries.

ENG vs PAK: Leading run-getter for England in World Cups 2023; Joe Root tops the list

Joe Root is the leading run-getter for England in the ICC World Cups with over 1000 runs. Graham Gooch is next on the list with 897 runs in 21 innings. Jonny Bairstow is also on the list with 747 runs whereas Ben Stokes is next with over 730 runs. Ian Bell is last on the list with 718 runs to his name from 18 innings.