Joe Root has broken the record for the most fourth-innings runs in Test cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar. Root achieved this milestone during England's successful chase against New Zealand. Root now holds 1630 runs,

Joe Root's record-breaking feat is all the more remarkable considering the iconic status of Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as one of the greatest batters.

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.

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

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.

Star batter Joe Root went past India legend Sachin Tendulkar as the leading run-scorer in the fourth innings of Test cricket in England's eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test at

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.

Joe Root surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become the batter with most 4th innings runs in a chase against New Zealand. Check the list of the most runs in 4th innings here.

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.