With a magnificent century in the second Test against New Zealand, Joe Root has taken his Test tally to 12886 runs in 151 matches.

Tendulkar’s away record is equally stellar, with 6,821 runs at an average of 53.70 in 87 Tests. His performances in challenging conditions against the best bowlers further cement his legacy.

Joe Root's recent performance has solidified his status among the 'Fab Four', placing him fifth in all-time Test run scorers. He has amassed 12,886 runs and is 492 runs shy of Ricky Ponting's record.

England's Joe Root, currently at the peak of his career, is being tipped as a strong contender to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's all-time Test records. With Root completing 151 Test matches, let's look at how the two batting icons measure up at this stage of their illustrious careers.