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Joe Root vs Dilruwan Perera: head to head record
Data through 22 January 2021Last updated 22 January 2021
Joe Root faced 282 balls from Dilruwan Perera in the data (2014–2021), scoring 156 runs at a strike rate of 55.3. Dilruwan Perera dismissed Joe Root 1 time, once every 282 balls on average. 55% of the balls were dot balls, and Joe Root hit 4 fours and 2 sixes.
Balls
282
6 matches
Runs
156
Dismissals
1
by Dilruwan Perera
Strike rate
55.3
Dot balls
55%
Average
156.00
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 1 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 41.7 |
| Test | 5 | 270 | 151 | 1 | 55.9 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 12 |
| 2018 | 45 | 73 |
| 2021 | 106 | 197 |
How Dilruwan Perera dismissed Joe Root
- Caught1
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2021 | Test | England tour of Sri Lanka | 48 | 90 | – | Galle International Stadium |
| 14 Jan 2021 | Test | England tour of Sri Lanka | 58 | 107 | caught | Galle International Stadium |
| 23 Nov 2018 | Test | England tour of Sri Lanka | 15 | 25 | – | Sinhalese Sports Club Ground |
| 14 Nov 2018 | Test | England tour of Sri Lanka | 27 | 38 | – | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| 6 Nov 2018 | Test | England tour of Sri Lanka | 3 | 10 | – | Galle International Stadium |
| 16 Dec 2014 | ODI | England in Sri Lanka ODI Series | 5 | 12 | – | R Premadasa Stadium |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Dilruwan Perera dismissed Joe Root?
1 time in 6 matches in the data (2014–2021): caught 1.
What is Joe Root's strike rate against Dilruwan Perera?
55.3: 156 runs off 282 balls.
How many runs has Joe Root scored against Dilruwan Perera?
156 runs, with 4 fours and 2 sixes.
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Balls faced exclude wides. Dismissals count only wickets credited to the bowler (not run outs). Coverage: Cricsheet data only.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.