Eng vs sa: fans burst while Joe Root lights the pink Bowl with a puffic century in the 3rd Odi

A new wave of records has been established in pink Bowl as EnglandLeading dam, Joe Rootcrossed an important stage by marking its 19th century in one day international cricket. The veteran’s sleeves came in the third and last ODI against South AfricaA match where England was looking for a consolation victory. Root’s Century was a mastering masterclass, perfectly completing the aggressive blow of his young partner, Jacob Bethell. This hundred not only propelled England to a massive total, but also allowed Root to make several remarkable personal exploits, further cementing his inheritance as one of the largest drummers in England.

A Joe Racine of Joe and career milestones

Coming to the fold after the openers Ben Duckett And Jamie Smith had provided a solid base, Root assumed his role familiar with the anchoring of the sleeves. With the hosts at 117/2, he found an ideal partner in the form of Bethell. The duo’s partnership was a contrast study that worked perfection because they added a huge 182 -point stand. While Bethell was the attacker, reaching his first century ODI on only 76 bullets, Root meticulously turned the strike, working the ball in gaps and ensuring that the dashboard continued to check. It reached its own century on 95 balls with a typical mixture of graceful timing and precise placement. This century is the 19th of Root in Odi, a count which is most for any England striker by a significant margin, without any other player having even 15 tonnes. This blow also brought its total number of centuries to all formats for England at 58, placing it well before tastes Alastair cookwho has 38.

Joe Root is still doing it again! 💯👏

The Maestro of England evokes its 19th century ODI, six more than any other English striker. 🏏
A classic root stroke – 95 balls, six crunchy and 49 single ovens – the definition of consistency! 🌟🫡#Ortoot #Engva #Odi #cricket #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/ij7isgcub2

– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) September 7, 2025

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Broken records and home domination by Root

With its last century at the Rose Bowl, Root further cemented his domination in the conditions of the house. The blow marked its 10th century ODI on the floor at home, making him the pure and simple leader of England in this category, going beyond the old drummer Marcus Treshck, who has eight. This feat also place Root in an international elite club because it only becomes the 12th player in the history of Cricket Odi to record 10 centuries or more in home matches. Root’s ability to occur regularly in front of his local crowd was a key element in England’s success in white ball cricket over the years. Its impressive 19 centuries ODI and 39 centuries tests testify to its versatility and its sustainable quality as a drummer. He has really become the most prolific of England’s energy in the test and ODI formats, with these last sleeves serving as a reminder of his immense class and his invaluable contribution to the English cricket.

Here’s how fans reacted:

🚨 58th International Hunged for Joe Root 🚨

– The largest striker in England dominates cricket, he turns into a machine to travel into ODI and tests during this decade. 💪 pic.twitter.com/cbt4gvewk6

– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) September 7, 2025

The Utilita bowl means Joe Root 🫡

Another glorious ton for 🐐👏 pic.twitter.com/p8nee63opr

– England Cricket (@EnglandCcket) September 7, 2025

21,000+ races ✅
58 hundred ✅
49+ average ✅

Joe Root is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in international cricket.

– Bhawana (@CRICBHAWANA) September 7, 2025

Joe Root now has the most 50 scores for England in tests and ODIs, this decade.
With a score of 50+ against his today, he equaled the Malan count of 13 ODI 50+ scores this decade.

– Spandan Roy (@ talksports45) September 7, 2025

Joe Root marked his 19th century ODI 💯. This brings its total to 58 centuries for 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, the most.

He was a little lucky today, but luck always favors the courageous 🦁.

The greatest striker in England of all time, without any loved one.#Engva #Cricketpic.twitter.com/jdnijrpt7p

– clink (@clinkwrites) September 7, 2025

During the 3rd ODI between Eng & RSA Joe, Root returned to the locker room after marking his 58th International 100.

On the way, a young boy was trying to get a selfie with legend and, like a nice surprise, Joe Root just offered him the tons’ rating gloves and made his day❤️🥺 pic.twitter.com/ei0umw6yp

– Rajiv (@ rajiv1841) September 7, 2025

Rohit Sharma had marked 49 tonnes when Joe Root marked his 50th. Joe Root currently has 58, while Rohit is still stuck with 49. If there was a cricket player who had not achieved his potential. Hurts me to see this. Missed so many hundreds since the beginning of 2023.

– A (@ agd_1) September 7, 2025

Joe Root has 20 hundred internationals more than any other English striker.

For the context, Stokes has 19 international centuries in career, which places it in the top 15 of all time in England.

– Yas Rana (@yas_wisden) September 7, 2025

Joe Root is almost impossible to hate. Not only is he incredibly talented, but so humble and a really nice guy#Engva #Cricket

– Hesan Sedai (@ inbetweenworld2) September 7, 2025

Joe Root is still doing it again! 💯👏

The Maestro of England evokes its 19th century ODI, six more than any other English striker. 🏏
A classic root stroke – 95 balls, six crunchy and 49 single ovens – the definition of consistency! 🌟🫡#Ortoot #Engva #Odi #cricket #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/ij7isgcub2

– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) September 7, 2025

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