Joe Root played a sensational unbeaten knock of 166 off 139 balls to guide England to a thrilling three-wicket win over West Indies in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Chasing 309, England were struggling at 133/5, but Root anchored the innings superbly, receiving support from Harry Brook and Will Jacks. His masterclass secured a 2-0 series lead.
Records Broken by Joe Root During the Second ODI Between England and the West Indies (Rewritten in English):
Joe Root achieved several remarkable milestones during his innings against the West Indies in the second ODI. Here’s a summary of the records he broke:
England’s All-Time Leading Run-Scorer in ODIs
Joe Root overtook Eoin Morgan to become England’s highest run-scorer in One Day Internationals. He surpassed Morgan’s tally of 6,957 runs and now has 7,082 runs in 179 ODI matches.
First England Batter to Cross 7,000 ODI Runs
With this achievement, Root became the first English batter in history to score over 7,000 runs in ODIs. The next closest is Eoin Morgan with 6,957 runs. To date, only five English players have managed to surpass the 5,000-run mark in ODIs.
Personal Best Score in ODI Cricket
Root recorded his highest-ever individual score in ODI cricket with an unbeaten 166. This innings now ranks as the second-highest individual score for England in an ODI run chase, behind Jason Roy’s 180 against Australia in 2018.
Previously, Root’s best ODI score was 133 not out, which he scored against Bangladesh at The Oval in 2017.
Here’s the information presented in a clear table format with all relevant numerical data:
| No. | Record | Previous Record Holder | Previous Record | Joe Root’s Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Most ODI runs for England | Eoin Morgan | 6,957 runs | 7,082 runs in 179 matches |
| 2 | First England batter to score 7,000+ ODI runs | — | — | 7,082 runs |
| 3 | Highest individual ODI score by Joe Root | Joe Root (previously) | 133* vs Bangladesh (2017) | 166* vs West Indies |
| 4 | Second-highest individual score in an ODI chase for England | Jason Roy | 180 vs Australia (2018) | 166* (Joe Root – 2nd highest) |
