The five-test series between England and India commenced on June 20, 2025, at Headingley in Leeds. The series is the inaugural series of the new cycle of the World Test Championship for both the teams and is now named the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. While India has a new captain who delivered with a ton on the opening day of the 1st Test, England keeps experimenting with combinations. But there is one player who continues to be a rock for the home team, and he is none other than, Joe Root. At 33, Root remains England's finest batter and one of the finest batters in the world. He finished last WTC cycle as the highest run-getter, with 1,968 runs at an average of 54.66. His record against India is even more impressive, with more than 2,500 runs in 26 Tests at an average of more than 62. With such fiery form, Root is now poised to break several big records in India vs England history. Also Read | Jaiswal Slams Historic Century on English Soil in His First Appearance 4 Big Records Joe Root Can Break in ENG vs IND Test Series Highest Half-Centuries in India vs England Tests Sunil Gavaskar stands with the highest number of half-centuries in England-India Tests at 16. Sachin Tendulkar is second at 13, and Joe Root has 11 already. If Root gets three more fifties in this series, he will surpass Tendulkar. Six fifties will see him become the all-time record holder, surpassing the great Sunil Gavaskar. Highest International Runs in India vs England Matches In all three formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is) combined, Virat Kohli tops the run charts against England in India vs England matches with 4,036 runs. Sachin Tendulkar is second with 3,990 runs, and Joe Root follows him with 3,858 runs. That means Root needs just 133 runs to overtake Tendulkar and 179 to overtake Kohli. Assuming he keeps up his current form, he could very well become the leading run-getter in the history of this rivalry soon. Most 50+ Scores in India vs England in All Formats Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar share 32 scores of fifty plus (total in all formats) in India vs England matches. Joe Root is right behind with 28 fifty plus scores. If he scores five more 50+ scores in this series, he will overtake their record. Also Read | Top Successful Run Chases at the Lord's in Tests Most 50+ Scores in England vs India Tests in England Root and Tendulkar are now equal with 12 fifty-plus scores in India vs England Tests played in England. One additional score over 50 by Root will make him the record holder all alone. This series may prove to be a watershed moment in Joe Root's already incredible career. With so many records within touching distance, each of his innings now becomes a must-watch. If he continues the way he has been, fans might witness history being created in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.