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Joe Root vs Scott Boland: head to head record
Data through 4 January 2026Last updated 4 January 2026
Joe Root faced 362 balls from Scott Boland in the data (2019–2026), scoring 223 runs at a strike rate of 61.6. Scott Boland dismissed Joe Root 5 times, once every 72 balls on average. 72% of the balls were dot balls, and Joe Root hit 29 fours and 3 sixes.
Balls
362
11 matches
Runs
223
Dismissals
5
by Scott Boland
Strike rate
61.6
Dot balls
72%
Average
44.60
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 leagues | 1 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 171.4 |
| Test | 10 | 355 | 211 | 5 | 59.4 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12 | 7 |
| 2021 | 28 | 33 |
| 2022 | 11 | 41 |
| 2023 | 63 | 75 |
| 2025 | 68 | 119 |
| 2026 | 41 | 87 |
How Scott Boland dismissed Joe Root
- Caught3
- Bowled1
- Lbw1
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 2026 | Test | The Ashes | 41 | 87 | lbw | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Test | The Ashes | 8 | 17 | – | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Test | The Ashes | 8 | 32 | – | Adelaide Oval |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Test | The Ashes | 49 | 65 | – | The Gabba |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Test | The Ashes | 3 | 5 | – | Perth Stadium |
| 6 Jul 2023 | Test | The Ashes | 10 | 24 | – | Headingley |
| 16 Jun 2023 | Test | The Ashes | 53 | 51 | – | Edgbaston |
| 14 Jan 2022 | Test | The Ashes | 11 | 18 | bowled | Bellerive Oval |
| 5 Jan 2022 | Test | The Ashes | 0 | 23 | caught, caught | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| 26 Dec 2021 | Test | The Ashes | 28 | 33 | caught | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| 5 Jan 2019 | T20 | Big Bash League | 12 | 7 | – | Carrara Oval |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Scott Boland dismissed Joe Root?
5 times in 11 matches in the data (2019–2026): caught 3, bowled 1, lbw 1.
What is Joe Root's strike rate against Scott Boland?
61.6: 223 runs off 362 balls.
How many runs has Joe Root scored against Scott Boland?
223 runs, with 29 fours and 3 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.