Joe Root sets sights on Tendulkar's runs while Tongue eyes hat-trick

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Joe Root sets sights on Tendulkar's runs while Tongue eyes hat-trick
Summary

As England faces Pakistan in a Test match, Joe Root continues to climb the ranks in run-scoring. He has scored 14,180 Test runs and is 1,741 runs away from Sachin Tendulkar's record of 15,921. If Root maintains his current scoring rate, he could surpass Tendulkar within approximately 20 Tests. Meanwhile, Josh Tongue took two wickets in two balls but failed to convert that into a hat-trick, as historical data shows that only 3.2% of such opportunities end in success. This match is ongoing and contributions from both players could impact the series further.

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  • Root is currently 1,741 runs behind Tendulkar's record.
  • Tongue has had two wickets in two balls on four occasions without a hat-trick.
  • Tests in Bangladesh have the highest percentage of deliveries hitting stumps.
  • Root's partnership with Jordan Cox was his 88th century partnership.
  • Liton Das has the highest success rate with DRS reviews among batters.
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