Joe Root stats
Right-hand bat · Right-arm off-break
Last played 27 Sept 2026 · England v Sri Lanka (ODI)
Joe Root has scored 7,655 ODI runs at an average of 50.36 and a strike rate of 87.2 with 19 hundreds, plus 881 in T20Is and 856 in the T20 Blast.
- ODI189 matches · 2013–20267,655runsAvg 50.36 · SR 87.2 · HS 166*30wicketsEcon 5.90 · Avg 56.43 · Best 3/52
- T20I31 matches · 2012–2019881runsAvg 36.71 · SR 126.0 · HS 90*
- T20 Blast28 matches · since 2014856runsAvg 40.76 · SR 135.2 · HS 92*
- SA208 matches · 2025279runsAvg 55.80 · SR 140.2 · HS 92*
- BBL7 matches · 2018–201993runsAvg 15.50 · SR 114.8 · HS 26
- ILT205 matches · 2023214runsAvg 53.50 · SR 134.6 · HS 82
- IPL3 matches · 202310runsAvg 10.00 · SR 66.7 · HS 10
Joe Root recent form
Last 10 matches, newest first · 104 fantasy points a match on average
- 181/15v Sri Lanka · ODI27 Sept · 66 pts
- 15v Sri Lanka · ODI24 Sept · 37 pts
- 44v Sri Lanka · ODI22 Sept · 72 pts
- 74*v India · ODI19 Jul · 128 pts
- 99*v India · ODI16 Jul · 151 pts
- 76*v India · ODI14 Jul · 124 pts
- 22/35v Nottinghamshire · T20 Blast12 Jul · 74 pts
- 4v Lancashire · T20 Blast10 Jul · 20 pts
- 111*v Sri Lanka · ODI27 Jan · 175 pts
- 752/13v Sri Lanka · ODI24 Jan · 190 pts
Joe Root career bests
| Competition | HS | 100/50 | 6s | Best | 4w/5w | Ct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 166* | 19/47 | 52 | 3/52 | 0/0 | 84 |
| T20I | 90* | 0/5 | 15 | 2/9 | 0/0 | 16 |
| T20 Blast | 92* | 0/7 | 15 | 2/7 | 0/0 | 13 |
| SA20 | 92* | 0/3 | 6 | 2/32 | 0/0 | 1 |
| BBL | 26 | 0/0 | 0 | 0/7 | 0/0 | 3 |
| ILT20 | 82 | 0/2 | 6 | — | 0/0 | 6 |
| IPL | 10 | 0/0 | 0 | 0/14 | 0/0 | 2 |
Joe Root runs by year
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| Year | Matches | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 573 |
| 2025 | 14 | 688 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 304 |
| 2022 | 6 | 98 |
| 2021 | 3 | 147 |
| 2020 | 6 | 106 |
| 2019 | 20 | 822 |
| 2018 | 23 | 917 |
| 2017 | 19 | 983 |
| 2016 | 15 | 796 |
| 2015 | 19 | 723 |
| 2014 | 23 | 872 |
| 2013 | 20 | 626 |
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| Year | Matches | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 106 |
| 2018 | 3 | 44 |
| 2017 | 4 | 143 |
| 2016 | 8 | 285 |
| 2015 | 3 | 120 |
| 2014 | 5 | 92 |
| 2013 | 3 | 91 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
Joe Root in the powerplay, middle and death overs
In each competition
ODI
| Batting | Runs | SR | Outs | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay overs 1–10 | 1,147 | 74.9 | 35 | 2 |
| Middle overs 11–40 | 5,714 | 86.6 | 87 | 38 |
| Death overs 41–50 | 794 | 122.2 | 26 | 12 |
T20I
| Batting | Runs | SR | Outs | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay overs 1–6 | 247 | 122.9 | 2 | 4 |
| Middle overs 7–15 | 502 | 120.7 | 15 | 9 |
| Death overs 16–20 | 132 | 161.0 | 5 | 2 |
T20 Blast
| Batting | Runs | SR | Outs | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay overs 1–6 | 267 | 132.8 | 4 | 3 |
| Middle overs 7–15 | 486 | 134.6 | 12 | 8 |
| Death overs 16–20 | 103 | 145.1 | 5 | 4 |
Joe Root against pace and spin
Runs off the bat and dismissals against each type of bowler
ODI
| Bowling | Runs | SR | Avg | Outs | Dot % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 4,498 | 86.0 | 44.98 | 100 | 48% |
| Spin | 3,157 | 88.9 | 68.63 | 46 | 38% |
| Right-arm pace | 3,618 | 85.8 | 46.38 | 78 | 49% |
| Left-arm pace | 880 | 87.2 | 40.00 | 22 | 47% |
| Off-spin | 1,167 | 88.5 | 97.25 | 12 | 37% |
| Leg-spin | 847 | 92.0 | 77.00 | 11 | 36% |
| Left-arm orthodox | 990 | 85.9 | 47.14 | 21 | 42% |
| Left-arm wrist-spin | 153 | 96.2 | 76.50 | 2 | 40% |
Bowling style known for 100% of balls faced.
T20I
| Bowling | Runs | SR | Avg | Outs | Dot % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 570 | 142.1 | 51.82 | 11 | 35% |
| Spin | 311 | 104.4 | 31.10 | 10 | 28% |
| Right-arm pace | 438 | 137.7 | 48.67 | 9 | 36% |
| Left-arm pace | 132 | 159.0 | 66.00 | 2 | 31% |
| Off-spin | 89 | 97.8 | 29.67 | 3 | 33% |
| Leg-spin | 152 | 109.4 | 25.33 | 6 | 26% |
| Left-arm orthodox | 70 | 104.5 | — | 0 | 25% |
Bowling style known for 100% of balls faced.
T20 Blast
| Bowling | Runs | SR | Avg | Outs | Dot % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 517 | 139.4 | 34.47 | 15 | 31% |
| Spin | 339 | 129.4 | 67.80 | 5 | 20% |
| Right-arm pace | 382 | 128.6 | 27.29 | 14 | 31% |
| Left-arm pace | 135 | 182.4 | 135.00 | 1 | 30% |
| Off-spin | 124 | 134.8 | — | 0 | 22% |
| Leg-spin | 118 | 137.2 | 59.00 | 2 | 20% |
| Left-arm orthodox | 97 | 115.5 | 32.33 | 3 | 19% |
Bowling style known for 100% of balls faced.
Joe Root record against each team
Every opponent, most played first
ODI
| Against | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 1,502 | 62.58 | 84.2 | |
| 30 | 735 | 28.27 | 73.1 | |
| 29 | 1,077 | 43.08 | 88.1 | |
| 28 | 1,100 | 55.00 | 86.3 | |
| 21 | 895 | 47.11 | 89.6 | |
| West Indies | 19 | 1,071 | 76.50 | 93.9 |
| 17 | 835 | 52.19 | 92.2 | |
| 4 | 265 | 88.33 | 97.1 |
3 more opponents
| Against | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3 | 129 | 64.50 | 98.5 |
| Scotland | 2 | 18 | 9.00 | 200.0 |
| 1 | 28 | 28.00 | 80.0 |
T20I
| Against | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 161 | 32.20 | 100.0 | |
| 6 | 187 | 46.75 | 140.6 | |
| West Indies | 6 | 178 | 35.60 | 123.6 |
| 4 | 105 | 26.25 | 118.0 | |
| 3 | 95 | 95.00 | 139.7 | |
| 3 | 125 | 41.67 | 171.2 | |
| 2 | 30 | 15.00 | 96.8 |
T20 Blast
| Against | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 8 | 344 | 57.33 | 148.9 |
| Derbyshire | 5 | 192 | 96.00 | 135.2 |
| Leicestershire | 4 | 65 | 16.25 | 100.0 |
| Durham | 3 | 52 | 17.33 | 120.9 |
| Worcestershire | 3 | 49 | 49.00 | 119.5 |
| Northamptonshire | 2 | 48 | 24.00 | 129.7 |
| Nottinghamshire | 2 | 67 | 33.50 | 142.6 |
| Birmingham Bears | 1 | 39 | 39.00 | 144.4 |
Bowlers Joe Root has faced most
Runs, balls and dismissals in every match-up of 60+ balls
Batters Joe Root has bowled to most
Runs, balls and dismissals in every match-up of 60+ balls
Joe Root: quick answers
How many ODI runs has Joe Root scored?
7,655 runs in 180 innings at an average of 50.36 and a strike rate of 87.2, with 19 hundreds and 47 fifties.
What is Joe Root's highest ODI score?
166*.
How many T20I runs has Joe Root scored?
881 runs in 29 innings at an average of 36.71 and a strike rate of 126.0, with 0 hundreds and 5 fifties.
What is Joe Root's highest T20I score?
90*.
Which bowler has dismissed Joe Root most often?
Trent Boult, 6 times in 146 balls (in match-ups of 60+ balls).
Does Joe Root play pace or spin better in ODIs?
Against pace: strike rate 86.0, average 44.98. Against spin: strike rate 88.9, average 68.63.
What is Joe Root's record against Sri Lanka?
1,502 runs in 35 matches at an average of 62.58.