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Steve Smith vs Joe Root after 11,000 Test runs. [Source - AFP]
Steve Smith reached another significant milestone in his Test career. The Australian batter completed 11,000 runs in Test cricket on Day 4 of the second Test against South Africa at St George’s Park in Gqeberha.
Smith was just 28 runs away from the milestone before the Test began. He reached the landmark with an exactly 28-run knock in Australia’s first innings before getting bowled by Wiaan Mulder.
The right-hander has joined an elite list of cricketers to achieve this milestone. This article compares his numbers with England's Joe Root to determine who had better stats after reaching 11,000 runs in Test cricket.
Steve Smith and Joe Root's Journey To 11,000 Test Runs
Steve Smith completed 11,000 Test runs against South Africa at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. He reached the milestone in 127 matches and 226 innings, averaging 55.55, with 37 centuries and 45 half-centuries.
On the other hand, Joe Root reached 11,000 Test runs during a Test against Ireland in June 2023. He achieved the milestone in 130 matches and 238 innings, averaging 50.24, with 29 centuries and 58 half-centuries.
Steve Smith vs Joe Root: Who Took Fewer Innings To 11,000 Test Runs?
As mentioned above, Steve Smith completed 11,000 Test runs in 226 innings, while Joe Root took 238 innings to reach the milestone. Smith reached the landmark 12 innings quicker than Root.
Steve Smith vs Joe Root: Who Took Less Time Since Debut To 11,000 Test Runs?
Steve Smith made his Test debut on July 13, 2010, and took 16 years and 101 days to complete 11,000 Test runs on October 21, 2026. Meanwhile, Joe Root, who made his debut on December 13, 2012, took 10 years and 172 days to reach the milestone in June 2nd 2023.
Steve Smith vs Joe Root: Who Has Better Average After 11,000 Test Runs?
Steve Smith is averaging 55.55 after completing 11,000 Test runs in South Africa. In comparison, Joe Root was averaging 50.24 when he reached the same milestone in June 2023.
Steve Smith vs Joe Root: Highest Score After 11,000 Test Runs?
Steve Smith’s highest individual score is 239, which he scored against England during the 2017-18 Ashes series at the WACA in Perth, in Australia’s first innings.
Meanwhile, Joe Root’s highest score was 254 when he completed 11,000 Test runs, which he scored against Pakistan in Manchester in July 2016, during England’s first innings.
Steve Smith vs Joe Root: Who Has More Test Centuries After 11,000 Test Runs?
Steve Smith had scored 37 centuries by the time he completed 11,000 Test in his career. Meanwhile, Joe Root had registered 29 centuries when he reached the same milestone in June 2023.
Steve Smith vs Joe Root: Who Has More Fifties After 11,000 Test Runs?
Joe Root had scored 58 half-centuries by the time he completed 11,000 Test runs, more than Steve Smith, who has registered 45 fifties so far in his Test career till the 2nd Test of the three-match Test series between South Africa and Australia.
Steve Smith vs Joe Root: Who Has More 6s/4s After 11,000 Test Runs?
Steve Smith had struck 1,195 fours and 71 sixes after reaching 11,000 Test runs. Meanwhile, Joe Root had hit 1,208 fours and 36 sixes at the same milestone.
Steve Smith vs Joe Root: Who Has More Ducks After 11,000 Test Runs?
Steve Smith has registered 11 ducks so far in his Test career. Meanwhile, Joe Root had been dismissed for a duck 12 times when he reached the same milestone back in 2023.
