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Joe Root surpasses Ricky Ponting's home Test runs record at Lord's

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:42 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Joe Root surpasses Ricky Ponting's home Test runs record at Lord's

Summary

Joe Root made history by becoming the highest run-scorer in Test matches on home soil by surpassing Ricky Ponting's record during the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's. Root scored 24 runs before being dismissed by Mohammad Ali, bringing his total to 7,594 runs in England, compared to Ponting's 7,578. On Day 3, England reached 177-7 by the end of play, maintaining a lead of 357 runs after bowling Pakistan out for 110 in their first innings. The match faced interruptions due to rain, limiting play on that day. England aims to secure the series against Pakistan following their victory in the first Test.

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By the Numbers

•Root scored 24 runs to surpass Ponting's record during the second Test.
•England leads by 357 runs after Day 3 against Pakistan.
•Rain interruptions affected play on Day 3 at Lord's.
•England previously won the first Test at Headingley by an innings.

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7:42 AMYahoo Sports — Joe Root scripts history vs Pakistan at Lord’s, surpasses Ricky Ponting’s all-time record

What they're saying

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Joe Root has made history by scoring the most Test runs for England, eclipsing Ricky Ponting's record in a thrilling match against Pakistan. This landmark not only highlights Root's outstanding performance in his home Tests but also sets him on the path to chase Sachin Tendulkar's overall record as England triumphs in the series at Lord's.
— Yahoo Sports

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