Joe Root scores 3,000 runs as captain in World Test Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:20 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Joe Root has made history by becoming the first player to score 3,000 runs as captain in the World Test Championship, achieving this milestone during England's first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. Root reached the landmark in the second session of Day 2, adding to England's significant first-innings advantage. He scored 66 runs, contributing to a total of 366-8 at the end of Day 2, with England leading by 195 runs. His achievement further cements his status among the top run-scorers in the WTC, surpassing former England captain Ben Stokes and other notable players. The match remains ongoing as Pakistan seeks to respond to England's strong position.
- •Joe Root becomes first to score 3,000 WTC runs as captain.
- •England leads by 195 runs at 366-8 at the end of Day 2.
- •Root scored 66 runs, adding to a strong batting performance.
- •Pakistan was dismissed for 171 on Day 1.
- •Ali Usman took 5 wickets for Pakistan in his first Test five-wicket haul.
- 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Joe Root scripts history, becomes first player to achieve this feat
"In a groundbreaking achievement, Joe Root has scored 3,000 runs as captain in the World Test Championship, marking a historic moment during England's first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. Root's remarkable batting skills have firmly established him atop the WTC captaincy run charts. His stellar performance has not only propelled England to a commanding first-innings advantage but also reinforces his legacy in Test cricket.
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