Joe Root Becomes Fastest to 13,000 Runs in Test Cricket, Sets New Record for England

London:England’s star batter **Joe Root** has etched his name into cricketing history by becoming the **fastest player to reach 13,000 runs in Test cricket**. Root achieved this remarkable milestone on the **first day of the Test match against Zimbabwe** when he reached his 28th run in the innings.

With this feat, Root not only became the **first English batter** to cross 13,000 Test runs but also the **fifth player in the world** to achieve the landmark.

### Fastest to 13,000 Test Runs:

1. **Joe Root** – 153 matches
2. **Jacques Kallis** – 159 matches
3. **Rahul Dravid** – 160 matches
4. **Ricky Ponting** – 162 matches
5. **Sachin Tendulkar** – 163 matches

Root surpassed the previous record held by South Africa’s **Jacques Kallis**, who reached the milestone in 159 matches.

### All-Time Test Runs Leaders:

* **Sachin Tendulkar** (India) – 15,921 runs (200 Tests)
* Root is now well-positioned to challenge that record in the coming years.

### England’s Dominance Against Zimbabwe:

On day one of the Test match, England posted a commanding total of **498/3**.

* **Ben Duckett** scored 140
* **Zak Crawley** made 124
* **Joe Root** contributed 34
* **Ollie Pope** remained unbeaten on 169
* **Harry Brook** was not out on 9 at stumps

Root’s milestone adds another glittering chapter to his already stellar career, underlining his status as one of the modern greats of the game.