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Joe Root's century
*Century Details*
- *37th Test Century*: Joe Root scored his 37th Test century against India at Lord's, surpassing Rahul Dravid and Steve Smith's record of 36 Test centuries.
- *11th Century Against India*: Root's century against India is his 11th in Tests, matching Steve Smith's record. He achieved this feat in 60 innings, while Smith took 46 innings.
- *Record at Lord's*: Root's century is his eighth at Lord's, making him the highest century-maker at the venue. He surpassed Graham Gooch's record of six centuries.
*Records Broken*
- *Most Test Centuries Against India*: Root equaled Steve Smith's record of most Test centuries against India with 11 centuries.
- *Most Runs at Lord's*: Root became the highest run-scorer at Lord's across all formats, amassing 2531 runs in 33 matches.
- *Fastest to 3000 Runs Against India*: Root became the first batter to score 3000 Test runs against India.
*Career Highlights*
- *Test Centuries*: Root has scored 37 Test centuries in 156 matches, with a highest score of 262 against Pakistan.
- *ODI Centuries*: He has scored 18 ODI centuries in 179 matches, with a highest score of 166* against West Indies.
- *Consistency*: Root has been consistent in Test cricket, scoring centuries against seven different teams ¹ ² ³.
*Impact on the Game*
- *England's Batting Lineup*: Root's century has strengthened England's batting lineup, and he continues to be a key player for the team.
- *Lord's Dominance*: Root's record-breaking century at Lord's showcases his dominance at the venue.
- *International Cricket*: Root's achievement cements his position as one of the top batsmen in international cricket ¹ ⁴.
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