Over just 20 deliveries — an early-stage rivalry with limited data across TEST cricket, Younis Khan has handled Joe Root with remarkable composure — scoring 15 runs without being dismissed once.
In 20 deliveries faced, Joe Root has not dismissed Younis Khan once. Whether this comes down to technique, temperament, or matchup style, Younis Khan has found a way to survive and score every time these two have met.
Despite Joe Root delivering 55% dot balls, Younis Khan has been patient and selective — waiting for the right ball and punishing it, which explains why the overall record still favours the batter so heavily. Across the matchup, Younis Khan has hit 2 fours and 0 sixes, with boundaries contributing 53% of total runs — a balanced mix of power hitting and sensible running.
This is still an early-stage rivalry with only 20 balls faced. The stats offer a snapshot rather than a definitive verdict — future encounters between Younis Khan and Joe Root will tell a much fuller story.
Younis Khan has scored 15 runs off 20 balls against Joe Root across TEST cricket without being dismissed once. The strike rate across these deliveries is 75.00.
Joe Root has not dismissed Younis Khan in 20 deliveries faced across TEST cricket. Despite consistent pressure, Younis Khan has negotiated this bowling attack without losing a wicket.
Younis Khan has the clear advantage in this matchup, scoring 15 runs at an average of not out and a strike rate of 75.00. The batter has consistently handled Joe Root's bowling across formats.
Younis Khan has scored at a strike rate of 75.00 against Joe Root across TEST cricket — indicating a cautious approach in this matchup. From 20 deliveries faced, the batter has hit 2 fours and 0 sixes.
Joe Root has delivered 55% dot balls against Younis Khan across 20 deliveries — indicating reasonable control. Despite this, Younis Khan has still managed 2 boundaries in the matchup.
Younis Khan has hit 2 fours and 0 sixes off Joe Root's bowling across TEST cricket. Boundaries account for 53% of all runs scored in this matchup — a balanced scoring pattern between boundaries and running between the wickets.
This head-to-head record between Younis Khan and Joe Root covers TEST cricket, totalling 20 balls faced. All deliveries are from TEST cricket.