Brisbane, Dec. 4 -- England superstar batter Joe Root finally achieved his long-overdue maiden Test century on Australian soil on Thursday.

Root finally reached the three-figure mark in Australia during the pink-ball Test match against the Aussies and the second Test of the five-match series. 13 years after his Test debut, Root finally achieved the elusive three-figure mark at the Brisbane Cricket Ground in 181 balls, with 11 fours.

Root ended the day with a score of 135* in 202 balls, with 15 fours and a six, at a strike rate of above 66. After reaching his century, the batter accelarated and even pulled off an effortless reverse ramp.

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