Joe Root Reigns Supreme among Fab 4: Dominates Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson in Test records

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In the realm of modern Test cricket, the Fab Four batters namely Joe Root, Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson and Steve Smith are often hailed as the epitome of batting excellence. Among these world's premier batters, Joe Root has indeed improved his batting by a notch as far as the Test cricket is concerned.

In recent years, the 33-year-old showcased a blend of consistency, prolific run-scoring and century-making potential, which made him a true giant in the world of red ball cricket. Currently, he is part of the home Test assignment against the West Indies. England won the Test opener by an innings and 114 runs at Lord's.

The hosts followed it up with a staggering 241-run victory at Trent Bridge. Root scored 68 runs in the first innings of the Test opener before scoring 14 runs in the first innings of the second Test. The senior pro made a stellar rebound in the second innings, scoring 122, laced with 10 fours. Root's statistical achievements set him apart among his peers.

1. Most fifties in Tests among Fab 4

Joe Root can take pride in the fact that he holds the record of scoring the most fifties (62) in Test cricket among the Fab Four batters. Having been a consistent feature for England in Tests since 2012, he regularly converted starts into substantial scores, showing his resilience and adaptability in various conditions. On the other hand, Smith hit 41 fifties, Kane scored 34 fifties whereas Kohli composed 30 fifties.

2. Leading the pack in Test runs

Joe Root, the epitome of consistency and determination has mustered the most Test runs among his illustrious contemporaries. Labeled as the cornerstone of England's batting lineup in Tests, Root has scored 11,940 runs in 142 Tests at an average of close to 50. On the contrary, Smith aggregated 9685 runs. Kohli mustered 8848 runs and Kane Williamson pitched in with 8743 runs.

3. Joe Root equals Steve Smith and Kane Williamson’s stat

It is worth noting that Joe Root matched Kane Williamson and Steve Smith in terms of the centuries scored in Test cricket. As of now, the trio has scored 32 Test centuries each whereas Virat Kohli hit 29 centuries in Tests. Meanwhile, Root's spectacular feat places him on par with the very best in the business. He has a great chance to script history by scoring another century in the dead rubber against the West Indies on July 26 at Edgbaston.