Joe Root's magnificent 150 in the fourth Test propelled him past Dravid, Kallis, and Ponting, securing the second-highest run-scorer position in Test cricket. Michael Vaughan boldly predicted Root would surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record in 2027, while Ricky Ponting also supported Root's potential to become No. 1. Root's 38th century ties him with Sangakkara, potentially shaping the series outcome.
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