Who is better, Root or Ntini?
Joe Root leads with a GOAT score of 83.9 against 83.9 for Makhaya Ntini — a gap of 0.0 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Root vs Ntini
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Joe Root and Makhaya Ntini level at 83.9. Joe Root leads on Dominance, Statistics. Makhaya Ntini leads on Peak, Honours.
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RootWinner
83.9Root wins: Dominance, Statistics
Ntini
83.9Ntini wins: Peak, Honours
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Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🏴 Joe Root
83.9
Root leads in 3 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Joe Root
2. Makhaya Ntini
Category breakdown
Season form · Form index per season
Career timeline · Form index per season
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Career stage · GOAT pace
Through year 5 · Form index per season1. 🏴 Joe Root5 years played · career day 1,8265,063 runs
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇿🇦 Makhaya Ntini5 years played · career day 2,921120 runs
-97.6% vs Root at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏴 Root | 0 | 0 | 186 | 1,123 | 3,586 | 9,511 |
| 🇿🇦 Ntini | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 164 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 year periods are measured against the same career window.
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GOAT Rank · the data
Root83.9
Ntini83.9
FAQ
Where does Ntini beat Root?
Ntini scores higher on peak, honours. Root leads on dominance, statistics.
How is the Root vs Ntini score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Root: 83.9, Ntini: 83.9.
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