Batter vs bowler · all formats
Joe Root vs Morne Morkel: head to head record
Data through 4 August 2017Last updated 4 August 2017
In 11 matches between 2015 and 2017, Joe Root scored 251 runs off 377 balls from Morne Morkel (strike rate 66.6). Morne Morkel dismissed Joe Root 2 times, once every 188 balls on average. 68% of the balls were dot balls, and Joe Root hit 30 fours and 1 sixes.
Balls
377
11 matches
Runs
251
Dismissals
2
by Morne Morkel
Strike rate
66.6
Dot balls
68%
Average
125.50
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 8 | 320 | 203 | 2 | 63.4 |
| ODI | 3 | 57 | 48 | 0 | 84.2 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21 | 39 |
| 2016 | 137 | 164 |
| 2017 | 93 | 174 |
How Morne Morkel dismissed Joe Root
- Caught2
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2017 | Test | South Africa tour of England | 32 | 38 | – | Old Trafford |
| 27 Jul 2017 | Test | South Africa tour of England | 7 | 40 | – | Kennington Oval |
| 14 Jul 2017 | Test | South Africa tour of England | 23 | 35 | caught | Trent Bridge |
| 6 Jul 2017 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 31 | 61 | caught | Lord's |
| 9 Feb 2016 | ODI | England in South Africa ODI Series | 27 | 26 | – | SuperSport Park |
| 6 Feb 2016 | ODI | England in South Africa ODI Series | 9 | 15 | – | St George's Park |
| 3 Feb 2016 | ODI | England in South Africa ODI Series | 12 | 16 | – | Mangaung Oval |
| 22 Jan 2016 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 21 | 35 | – | SuperSport Park |
| 14 Jan 2016 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 44 | 38 | – | The Wanderers Stadium |
| 2 Jan 2016 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 24 | 34 | – | Newlands |
| 26 Dec 2015 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 21 | 39 | – | Kingsmead |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Morne Morkel dismissed Joe Root?
2 times in 11 matches in the data (2015–2017): caught 2.
What is Joe Root's strike rate against Morne Morkel?
66.6: 251 runs off 377 balls.
How many runs has Joe Root scored against Morne Morkel?
251 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.