Joe Root: Decoding his ODI stats versus India
What's the story
England are set to face hosts India in a three-match ODI series, starting February 6.
Ahead of the series, the focus is on Joe Root, who has made a return to the side and will be an intergral part.
Root, who is in England's ICC Champions Trophy squad, last played in ODIs during the 2023 Cricket World Cup, scoring 276 runs from nine innings at an average of 30.66.
We analyze Root's ODI stats versus India and his overall performance.
Key player
'Root is one of the great players of the game'
Ahead of the first ODI in Nagpur, England skipper Jos Buttler praised Root and highlighted his importance.
"Root is one of the great players of the game, so in all the formats here he's obviously been a vital part of ODI cricket for England for a long time. He's got loads of experience in ODI cricket, which would be great for some of the guys who haven't played as much in our group," said Buttler in a press conference.
Stats
Root averages 43.47 against India in ODIs
As per ESPNcricinfo, Root has featured in 22 ODIs versus India. Across 20 innings, the stalwart owns 739 runs at an average of 43.47.
He has hammered three tons and three fifties.
Notably, Root averages a healthy 49.16 on Indian soil against India. Across 8 matches (7 innings), he has scored 295 runs.
His strike rate is 83.80. Root has three fifties under his belt with the best score of 78.
Information
Root's overall ODI batting stats
In ODIs, Root has amassed 6,522 runs from 171 matches (160 innings) at a sensational 47.60. His strike rate is 86.77. In addition to 16 tons, he owns 39 fifties. He is closing in on 50 sixes (49).