Veteran English batter Joe Root delivered a stellar performance on Day 1 of the 3rd Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against India at the Lord’s Cricket Ground, finishing the day unbeaten on 99 runs, just one short of a remarkable 37th Test century.
After England opted to bat first on winning the toss, the team found itself in early trouble with both openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, falling cheaply. However, Root displayed his class and resilience, stitching together a crucial stand with captain Ben Stokes, who remained unbeaten on 39 off 102 balls by stumps.
Historic Feat for Joe Root
With this knock, 34-year-old Joe Root reached a major career milestone, becoming just the fifth cricketer in Test history to amass 7,000+ runs on home soil. He joins an elite club comprising:
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Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 7,578 runs
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Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 7,216 runs
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Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 7,167 runs
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Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 7,035 runs
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Joe Root (England) – 7,000* runs (as of Day 1)
Root’s composed innings under pressure highlights his standing as one of modern cricket’s greatest Test batters.
India’s Bowling Effort on Day 1
Despite Root's heroics, the Indian bowling attack put up a spirited show. Key performances included:
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Nitish Kumar Reddy: 2 wickets
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Jasprit Bumrah: 1 wicket
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Ravindra Jadeja: 1 wicket
The visitors will look to break the Root-Stokes partnership early on Day 2 and restrict England’s first-innings total to remain in control of this crucial third Test.
Match Overview – Day 1 Summary
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Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
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Trophy: Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025
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Match Start Date: July 10, 2025
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England Score at Stumps – Day 1: [Exact score not provided]
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Top Scorer: Joe Root – 99* (nearing 37th Test century)
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Partnership in Progress: Joe Root & Ben Stokes (unbroken stand)
With the five-match series finely poised, Day 2 promises high-octane action as India hunt early wickets, and Root eyes a record-extending century on his home turf. Will India be able to bounce back, or will Root and Stokes take England to a commanding total?
Stay tuned for more updates on the India vs England 3rd Test!