Albeit in a losing cause, Joe Root put up a stellar batting display in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval
Root has tallied 956 runs at the venue (Image source: X/@englandcricket)
Jun 22, 2026
06:16 pm
What's the storyAlbeit in a losing cause, Joe Root put up a stellar batting display in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.
The batting talisman struck a brilliant 77 off 145 balls in the fourth innings of the game.
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