ENG vs IND: Joe Root overtakes Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis to become 3rd highest run-scorer in test cricket

By Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek has a Master's in Journalism and has written more than 50,000 articles. He currently works as a cricket content writer at Khel Now.

Published at :July 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM

Modified at :July 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM

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Joe Root is now the third highest run-scorer in test cricket after Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting.

The fourth test of the five-match series for Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 between England Cricket Team and Indian Cricket Team is currently underway at Old Trafford, Manchester. During the encounter, England batter Joe Root achieved a massive feat as he became the third highest run-scorer in the longest format of the game.

Root has overtaken former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid and former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis to become the third highest run-scorer in test cricket. Dravid piled up 13,288 runs in 164 tests during his career.

Kallis mustered 13,289 runs in 166 tests during his career. Now, Root follows master blaster Sachin Tendulkar (15,921) and Ricky Ponting (13,378) in the list of most runs in test cricket. Root might even overtake Ponting by end of today’s innings.

Top five highest run-scorers in test cricket

1. Sachin Tendulkar- 15,921

2. Ricky Ponting- 13,378

3. Joe Root- 13,322*

4. Jacques Kallis – 13,289

5. Rahul Dravid – 13,288

Joe Root slammed a century in the Lord’s test

Joe Root raises his bat after completing 13,000 test runs — Joe Root of England (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Notably, Root scored a century in third test of the series at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. So far, he has scored one century and two half-centuries in the ongoing series. He holds the top spot in ICC rankings for test batters.

Talking about the Manchester test, India piled up 358/10 in the first innings with fifties by Yashasvi Jaiswal (58), Sai Sudharsan (61), and Rishabh Pant (54).For the hosts, skipper Ben Stokes clinched a five-wicket haul.

The hosts made a wonderful start to their innings with their openers Zak Crawley (84) and Ben Duckett (94) etching an opening stand of 166 runs. In the first session on day three, England crossed 300 runs on the scoreboard for the loss of two wickets. Earlier, England won the toss and opted to bowl first in the encounter.

Who is the third highest run-scorer in test cricket?

Joe Root is the third highest run-scorer in test cricket.

Who is the highest run-scorer in test cricket?

Sachin Tendulkar (15,921) is the highest run-scorer in test cricket.

Joe Root has overtaken which batsmen to become 3rd highest run-scorer in test cricket?

Joe Root has overtaken Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis to become third highest run-scorer in test cricket.

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Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.