Joe Root
England cricket top-order batsman
Alastair Cook
England opening batting legend
Better in Average: Joe Root
Better in 100s: Joe Root
Better in Runs: Joe Root
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| Metric | Joe Root | Alastair Cook | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 357 | 258 | - |
| Runs | 20,651 | 15,737 | - |
| Best average | 50.26 | 45.35 | - |
| 100s | 52 | 38 | - |
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