England’s Joe Root has carved his place in cricket history by surpassing Javed Miandad as the leading run-scorer in Test matches against New Zealand. Root now has 1,925 runs, overtaking Miandad’s long-standing record of 1,919 runs.
Root Dominates Test Run Charts Against Multiple Nations
Joe Root continues to shine on the international stage:
- Top Scorer vs India: Root has amassed 2,846 runs in Tests, cementing his dominance.
- Elite Club: He joins Kumar Sangakkara as one of the only players to lead the run charts against two different nations.
- Against Pakistan & Bangladesh: Root has tallied 2,911 runs versus Pakistan and 1,816 runs against Bangladesh.
Root’s Records in New Zealand
Root has proven his consistency in New Zealand:
- First Player to Score 1,000+ Test Runs: Root has scored 1,006 runs in New Zealand.
- Most Half-Centuries: With eight 50+ scores, he holds the record for the most half-centuries by a visiting player in the country.
New Zealand Crush England in Seddon Park Test
In the third Test at Seddon Park, New Zealand secured a commanding 423-run victory over England, completing a 2-0 series triumph. This dominant win came on Day 4 and served as a memorable farewell for Tim Southee, who played his final Test match.
- Historic Win Margin: The 423-run victory equalled the joint-highest margin by runs in Test cricket, a record previously achieved by New Zealand against Sri Lanka in 2018.
- Unique Feat: New Zealand became the first team to win a Test by over 300 runs after losing the previous Test by a similar margin. In Wellington, they were defeated by 323 runs.
Seddon Park: New Zealand’s Fortress
New Zealand continued their dominance at Seddon Park, where they have enjoyed incredible success:
- Eight Wins in their last 10 Tests since their last loss to South Africa in 2012.
- England’s Tough Year in Test Cricket
- This defeat marks England’s second loss by a margin of over 400 runs in a calendar year. Earlier, they suffered a 434-run defeat against India in February.
