Joe Root becomes first England batter to exceed 8,000 ODI runs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Joe Root has made history by becoming the first English batter to surpass 8,000 runs in One-Day Internationals during a match against Sri Lanka in the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series. Root scored 69 runs off 66 balls, bringing his total to 8,005 runs in 197 ODIs, which includes 20 centuries and 49 half-centuries. This milestone further cements his position as England's leading run-scorer in ODIs, 1,048 runs ahead of former captain Eoin Morgan. Root's achievement highlights his consistency and adaptability in limited-overs cricket since debuting in 2013. He returned to the ODI format this year after stepping away in 2020, contributing significantly despite England's struggles in the competition.
- •Root scored 69 runs to surpass 8,000 ODI runs.
- •He achieved this feat in his 186th ODI innings.
- •Root has 20 centuries and 49 half-centuries in ODIs.
- •He leads England's ODI run-scorers, ahead of Eoin Morgan.
- •Root returned to ODIs in 2023 after a brief hiatus.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Root creates history! Becomes first England batter to cross 8,000-run mark in ODIs
"Joe Root achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first English batter to surpass 8,000 runs in ODIs. This achievement occurred during a match against Sri Lanka in the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series. Root scored 69 runs off 66 balls and has reached a career total of 8,005 runs in 197 matches. His records include 20 centuries and 49 half-centuries, highlighting his batting prowess.
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