David Warner vs Joe Root
David Warner vs Joe Root: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare David Warner and Joe Root?
The rivalry with England's Joe Root has been significant, especially during Ashes series. Both players have been pivotal in their respective teams, often facing off in crucial matches.
David Warner
Key numbers
- Test MatchesOver 8,000 runs
- ODI MatchesOver 6,000 runs
- T20I MatchesOver 2,500 runs
- International CenturiesOver 40
Top honours
- ICC T20 World CupWinner in 2021
- ICC Cricket World CupWinner in 2015
- Australian Cricketer of the YearMultiple times
- Test CenturiesOver 25 centuries in Test matches
- ODI CenturiesOver 15 centuries in One Day Internationals
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Joe Root
Key numbers
- Test Matches164
- ODI Matches189
- T20I Matches32
- Test Runs13,952
- ODI Runs7,577
Top honours
- England Test CaptainLed the England Test team from 2017 to 2021.
- Most Test runs in 2021Scored over 1,700 runs in the calendar year.