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England's Joe Root has etched his name in the record books by surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's world record for most runs scored in the fourth innings of Test cricket. With his impressive 23 not-out off 15 balls against New Zealand in the first Test in Christchurch,

Joe Root added another feather to his illustrious cap during England’s dominant eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Hagley Oval on Sunday. The former England captain, playing his milestone 150th Test, surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar to become the all-time leading run-scorer in the fourth innings of Test cricket.

Root now holds the record for most runs scored in the fourth innings of Test cricket, with 1,630 runs. He surpassed Tendulkar who scored 1,625 runs in his career. Alastair Cook and Graeme Smith are tied for the third spot with 1,611 runs each. West Indies's Shivnarine Chanderpaul completes the top five with 1,580 runs.

Joe Root's record-breaking pace continued as another milestone tumbled, with Root becoming the highest fourth innings scorer in Test history.

Joe Root eclipsed Sachin Tendulkar for most runs in the fourth innings in Test cricket. England defeated New Zealand by eight wickets in the first Test.

Joe Root made history by breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most runs in the 4th innings of Test matches, as England chased down 104 in the first Test against New Zealand to take a 1-0 series lead.

England's leading-run scorer in Test cricket, Joe Root has broken the record for most runs in the fourth innings of Test cricket history.