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    Ashes 2025-26: Fans go wild as Joe Root smashes maiden Test ton on Australian soil

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    Ashes 2025-26: Fans go wild as Joe Root smashes maiden Test ton on Australian soil

    England’s premier batter Joe Root finally ended his long-standing wait for a Test century on Australian soil, producing a classy hundred on day one of the second Ashes 2025-26 Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. Root reached the landmark from 181 balls, bringing up his 40th Test hundred – but incredibly, his first in 30 innings in Australia, despite previously notching up 10 fifties and a best of 89.

    The milestone sent a wave of emotion through the ground and across social media, with England fans celebrating the moment they had waited nearly a decade to witness.

    Walking in with England at 5/2, Joe Root masterminds a rescue act

    Root arrived in a high-pressure situation after Mitchell Starc dismissed Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope in the same over, leaving England rattled early at 5 for 2. What followed was a masterclass in patience, footwork and game awareness.

    The 34-year-old steadied the innings alongside Zak Crawley, sharing a vital century partnership that halted Australia’s momentum under the pink ball. As wickets continued to fall at the other end against the pace trio of Starc, Scott Boland and Michael Neser, Root held England together, guiding them towards a competitive total in tricky twilight conditions.

    His innings, studded with 11 fours, showcased flawless control against seam, swing and bounce. It was the type of composed, high-quality knock that has defined his career – and one that England desperately needed.

    Fans, former players celebrate Root’s “career-completing” moment

    Root’s century instantly became one of the crucial moments of the series. Within minutes, social media erupted with celebratory messages, tributes and emotional reactions from supporters thrilled to see him cross the one major hurdle that had eluded an otherwise glittering Test career.

    Many fans called it “the moment of the Ashes”, while others labelled Root “England’s greatest modern batter” – a title strengthened by yet another big-occasion performance.

    Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden, who had jokingly vowed to run around the MCG naked if Root failed to score a Test ton this tour, even sent a warm congratulatory message. Hayden admitted with humour that “no one had more skin in the game” when it came to Root getting the long-awaited hundred.

    Root’s career in Australia has been rich with fluent fifties but barren in centuries – until now. This hundred not only fills the most glaring gap in his Ashes record but also cements his place among the great overseas performers of the modern game.

    Here’s are the reactions on Root’s terrific hundred:

    Also WATCH: Josh Inglis’ stunning direct hit sends Ben Stokes packing on Day 1 of the pink-ball Test | Ashes 2025-26



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