Joe Root surpasses Graham Gooch to become England's highest run-scorer in ICC Cricket World Cup

In a historic moment for English cricket, Joe Root, England's star batsman, achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing the legendary Graham Gooch as England's highest run-scorer in the history of the ICC Cricket World Cup. This incredible feat took place during England's World Cup match against Bangladesh at Dharamshala on Tuesday.

Root, who had faced a period of inconsistent form leading up to the World Cup, continued to amaze with his impressive performances in the tournament. During this particular match, he showcased his batting prowess by notching up his second consecutive half-century, accumulating a total of 82 runs from 68 deliveries, which included eight boundaries and a six.

In the span of 19 matches and 18 innings played in World Cup competitions, Root has accumulated an impressive tally of 917 runs at an outstanding average of 57.31. His World Cup career boasts three centuries and five half-centuries, with his highest individual score being a remarkable 121 runs.


Root's achievement in surpassing Graham Gooch, who had previously held the record with 897 runs in 21 matches at an average of 44.85, firmly establishes him as one of England's most prolific and reliable batsmen in the history of the World Cup. Gooch's World Cup contributions included one century and eight half-centuries, with a highest score of 115 runs.

Joe Root's career reached its pinnacle during the World Cup in 2019 when he not only led England to their first World Cup victory but also emerged as the tournament's top scorer with an impressive 556 runs in 11 matches, boasting an average of over 61, featuring two centuries and three half-centuries.

Turning to the match itself, England posted a formidable total of 364/9 in their allotted 50 overs after being asked to bat first. Alongside Dawid Malan's exceptional performance, fifties from Joe Root (82 runs in 68 balls with eight fours and a six) and Jonny Bairstow (52 runs in 59 balls with eight fours) propelled England to a substantial score.

Mehedi Hasan (4/71) and Shoriful Islam (3/75) emerged as the standout bowlers for Bangladesh. This historic achievement by Joe Root not only etches his name in the annals of England's cricket history but also stands as a testament to his remarkable consistency and skill on the world stage.