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

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 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.

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.

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 Tendulkar's tally of 1625 runs in the fourth innings as he remained unbeaten on 23 off 15 deliveries in England's first Test win over New Zealand in Christchurch on Sunday.

Joe Root made history during the first Test of the three-match series against New Zealand in Christchurch, as he helped England chase down a target of 104, remaining unbeaten on 23 off 15 balls. Root's knock included 3 boundaries and a six,