Root nears record: 3,000 Test runs versus India

Joe Root needs 45 runs in the upcoming third Test match to become the first cricketer to score 3,000 Test runs against India. This milestone would cement his place in cricket history. Root currently has 2,955 runs against India in 32 matches, leading the chart of most runs against the team. He is looking to improve his performance after a less successful second Test where England lost by a significant margin. The third Test at Lord's will see India aiming to take the series lead after the series is currently tied at 1-1. Root also has the most runs in the England vs. India Test series.