Joe Root Achieves Milestone as Englands First ODI Player to Score 50 Half-Centuries
Joe Root becomes the first England player to score 50 half-centuries in ODIs during a match against Australia in Adelaide.
Adelaide, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : England’s Joe Root made history during the second ODI against Australia at Adelaide Oval on November 15, becoming the first England player to score 50 half-centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
In this match, England batted first, posting an impressive total of 355 runs for the loss of six wickets. Root contributed significantly with a solid performance, scoring 62 runs off 68 balls, which included five boundaries. He reached his half-century in the 22nd over, marking a significant achievement in his career.
Following Root in the list of England’s top ODI half-centuries is former captain Eoin Morgan, who managed 42 fifties in the format. Ian Bell ranks third with 35 half-centuries. The record for the most half-centuries in ODI history belongs to India’s Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 96 in 463 matches. Kumar Sangakkara follows with 93 and Jacques Kallis with 86.
Root is also the leading run-scorer and century-maker for England in ODIs. In the same match, he formed a crucial partnership with Tom Banton, adding 137 runs for the second wicket off 136 balls. Banton had a remarkable innings, scoring 121 runs from 99 balls, featuring 12 fours and four sixes. Additionally, Jordan Cox scored a quick 67 runs off 49 balls, while Will Jacks contributed 54 runs off 40 balls, helping England secure their second-highest ODI score against Australia.
