Joe Root and Josh Hazlewood have faced each other many times in international cricket, especially during big matches like the Ashes. Root is known for his solid batting, while Hazlewood is famous for his accurate fast bowling.
In this article, we take a simple look at how Root has performed against Hazlewood across all formats — Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and other T20s. We break down the stats year by year, including runs, dismissals, and strike rates, to see who has had the upper hand in this battle.
Joe Root vs Josh Hazlewood Head-to-Head Stats Summary
Joe Root has faced Josh Hazlewood across Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and domestic T20s, encountering the Australian fast bowler 683 times, scoring a total of 376 runs while being dismissed 13 times. He has struck 56 fours, played 509 dot balls, and never hit a six off Hazlewood.
Format | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s/6s | Avg | SR |
Test | 314 | 600 | 10 | 458 | 47/0 | 31.4 | 52.3 |
OdI | 34 | 64 | 3 | 43 | 4/0 | 11.3 | 53.1 |
T20I | 27 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 5/0 | - | 168.8 |
T20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0/0 | - | 33.3 |
Total | 376 | 683 | 13 | 509 | 56/0 | - | - |
Root vs Hazlewood: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in Tests
In Tests, Root has scored 314 runs from 600 balls and has been dismissed 10 times, averaging 31.4 with a strike rate of 52.3. Despite scoring 47 boundaries, Hazlewood has often had the better of him, consistently taking key wickets.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2015 | 104 | 146 | 2 | 107 | 20 | 0 | 52.0 | 71.2 |
2017 | 69 | 129 | 2 | 100 | 10 | 0 | 34.5 | 53.5 |
2018 | 30 | 56 | 0 | 42 | 3 | 0 | - | 53.6 |
2019 | 52 | 151 | 3 | 125 | 7 | 0 | 17.3 | 34.4 |
2021 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
2023 | 54 | 98 | 2 | 66 | 6 | 0 | 27.0 | 55.1 |
Total | 314 | 600 | 10 | 458 | 47 | 0 | 31.4 | 52.3 |
Root vs Hazlewood: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in ODIs
In ODIs, Root has scored just 34 runs off 64 balls and has been dismissed 3 times, with an average of 11.3 and strike rate of 53.1. He has managed just 4 boundaries and has found it tough to get going against Hazlewood’s tight lines.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2013 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | - | 60.0 |
2015 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | - | 100.0 |
2017 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 60.0 |
2018 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11.0 | 84.6 |
2020 | 4 | 24 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 16.7 |
2023 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | - | 71.4 |
Total | 34 | 64 | 3 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 11.3 | 53.1 |
Root vs Hazlewood: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in T20Is
In their two T20I encounters, Root has scored 27 runs off 16 balls without being dismissed. He hit 5 fours and maintained an impressive strike rate of 168.8, showing confidence and quick scoring.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2013 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | - | 200.0 |
2014 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | - | 116.7 |
Total | 27 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | - | 168.8 |
Root vs Hazlewood: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in T20s (Other Leagues)
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2012 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | 33.3 |
Total | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | 33.3 |
Reference: The stats are taken from the Cricmetric
Verdict: Joe Root vs Jos Hazlewood - Who has the edge?
In this head-to-head battle, Josh Hazlewood clearly holds the edge, especially in Tests and ODIs, where he has dismissed Joe Root a combined 13 times. Root has managed some runs but hasn’t dominated, with a modest average of 31.4 in Tests and just 11.3 in ODIs.
Overall, while Root has had a few good spells, Hazlewood has been more effective and consistent, especially in the longer formats.
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