How many runs does Joe Root need to break Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in Test history?

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Joe Root saved the day for England in the first innings of the second Ashes Test, which is being played with the pink ball under the lights at the Gabba in Brisbane. He remained unbeaten on 138 runs as England were bundled out for 334 runs. This turned out to be the 40th century for Root, even as he got closer to Sachin Tendulkar's multiple world records.

All eyes are on Root's run-scoring spree as he looks to go past Tendulkar on the list of most runs in Test cricket history ever. With his unbeaten 138, Root has now amassed 13689 in 291 innings at an average of 51.46 with 40 centuries and 66 fifties to his credit. In the second innings of the Test, he added another 15 runs, taking his tally to 15704 runs. 

Sachin Tendulkar ended his Test career at 15921 runs after playing 200 Tests at an average of 53.78 with 51 centuries and 68 fifties to his name. Root is 2217 runs away from going past the Indian legend to become the leading run-scorer in the history of Test cricket.

Most runs in Test cricket history (Stats include both innings of Joe Root in Gabba Test)

Can Joe Root score 12 more centuries?'

Joe Root notched up his 40th Test ton on the opening day of the second Ashes Test and is now only 12 centuries behind Sachin, who smacked a staggering 51 hundreds during his illustrious career. On the list of the most centuries in Test cricket history, Root is currently placed fourth and is also behind Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting who registered 45 and 41 centuries respectively.

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