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Joe Root vs Keshav Maharaj: head to head record
Data through 7 September 2025Last updated 7 September 2025
In 15 matches between 2017 and 2025, Joe Root scored 268 runs off 386 balls from Keshav Maharaj (strike rate 69.4). Keshav Maharaj dismissed Joe Root 3 times, once every 129 balls on average. 62% of the balls were dot balls, and Joe Root hit 30 fours and 1 sixes.
Balls
386
15 matches
Runs
268
Dismissals
3
by Keshav Maharaj
Strike rate
69.4
Dot balls
62%
Average
89.33
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 6 | 70 | 56 | 1 | 80.0 |
| Test | 9 | 316 | 212 | 2 | 67.1 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 137 | 237 |
| 2019 | 8 | 8 |
| 2020 | 66 | 68 |
| 2022 | 19 | 34 |
| 2025 | 38 | 39 |
How Keshav Maharaj dismissed Joe Root
- Bowled1
- Caught1
- Stumped1
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sep 2025 | ODI | South Africa tour of England | 19 | 18 | – | The Rose Bowl |
| 4 Sep 2025 | ODI | South Africa tour of England | 12 | 16 | stumped | Lord's |
| 1 Mar 2025 | ODI | ICC Champions Trophy | 7 | 5 | – | National Stadium, Karachi |
| 25 Aug 2022 | Test | South Africa tour of England | 5 | 6 | – | Old Trafford |
| 17 Aug 2022 | Test | South Africa tour of England | 5 | 8 | – | Lord's |
| 22 Jul 2022 | ODI | South Africa tour of England | 1 | 1 | – | Old Trafford |
| 19 Jul 2022 | ODI | South Africa tour of England | 8 | 19 | – | Riverside Ground |
| 16 Jan 2020 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 19 | 16 | – | St George's Park |
| 3 Jan 2020 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 47 | 52 | – | Newlands |
| 26 Dec 2019 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 8 | 8 | – | SuperSport Park |
| 4 Aug 2017 | Test | South Africa tour of England | 46 | 106 | – | Old Trafford |
| 27 Jul 2017 | Test | South Africa tour of England | 14 | 45 | caught | Kennington Oval |
| 14 Jul 2017 | Test | South Africa tour of England | 4 | 5 | – | Trent Bridge |
| 6 Jul 2017 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 64 | 70 | bowled | Lord's |
| 27 May 2017 | ODI | South Africa in England ODI Series | 9 | 11 | – | The Rose Bowl |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Keshav Maharaj dismissed Joe Root?
3 times in 15 matches in the data (2017–2025): bowled 1, caught 1, stumped 1.
What is Joe Root's strike rate against Keshav Maharaj?
69.4: 268 runs off 386 balls.
How many runs has Joe Root scored against Keshav Maharaj?
268 runs, with 30 fours and 1 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.