Top 10 Batsmen who are the fastest to reach 3000 runs in ODIs
Top 10 Batsmen who are the fastest to reach 3000 runs in ODIs
England cricket team won the ongoing ODI series against Pakistan with complete authority outnumbering the opposition in every aspect. The visitors could not even put a reasonable resistance to the mighty home side as they sit a decisive 4-0 down in the series. Having drawn the test series earlier Pakistan ODI team is on the verge of a certain whitewash. The side that earned a whole of respect from all over the world after they bravely won two test matches, has been a picture of misery in limited overs cricket. On the other hand the young England players showed their complete dominance and control on the modern day tactics of success in short term cricket.
Although as presumed earlier, the ODI series has not been much favorable to bowling. It was supposed that English conditions would most probably suit the bowlers heading towards a balanced competition between the two sides’ fast bowling attack. But in reality things have gone totally opposite. It has been a complete batting show as England recorded the highest ever total in ODIs as well. The Sri Lanka’s record of most runs in an ODI inning was broken down by the furious English batting line up during the third ODI. As these line are being written they have won the 4th game as well with Joe Root completing his 3000 runs in ODIs. The young England player is one of the finest batsmen in the world right now.
Joe Root scored five consecutive fifties in his previous ODI innings before getting out on 30 in fourth match. However still he is not the fastest to reach 3000 runs. The feat of being the fastest to reach 3000 runs belongs to the man with many other similar cricket records on his name. Hashim Amla holds the record of being the quickest to reach the 3000 ODI runs in his career. The reliable protea player reached the milestone in just 57 innings. While Joe Root took 72 innings to do the same – the joint third fastest to reach 3000 runs in ODIs.
Top 10 Batsmen who are the fastest to reach 3000 runs in ODIs
| Player | Opposition | Ground | Match Date | Debut | Time | Mat | Inns |
| HM Amla (SA) | England | Southampton | 28 Aug 2012 | 9 Mar 2008 | 4y 172d | 59 | 57 |
| IVA Richards (WI) | England | Manchester | 31 May 1984 | 7 Jun 1975 | 8y 359d | 74 | 69 |
| CG Greenidge (WI) | Pakistan | Peshawar | 17 Oct 1986 | 11 Jun 1975 | 11y 128d | 72 | 72 |
| G Kirsten (SA) | New Zealand | Adelaide | 6 Dec 1997 | 14 Dec 1993 | 3y 357d | 72 | 72 |
| S Dhawan (India) | Australia | Canberra | 20 Jan 2016 | 20 Oct 2010 | 5y 92d | 73 | 72 |
| JE Root (ENG) | Pakistan | Leeds | 1 Sep 2016 | 11 Jan 2013 | 3y 234d | 77 | 72 |
| KS Williamson (NZ) | England | Nottingham | 17 Jun 2015 | 10 Aug 2010 | 4y 311d | 78 | 73 |
| V Kohli (India) | Sri Lanka | Adelaide | 14 Feb 2012 | 18 Aug 2008 | 3y 180d | 78 | 75 |
| GA Gooch (ENG) | West Indies | Port of Spain | 14 Feb 1990 | 26 Aug 1976 | 13y 172d | 77 | 76 |
| KP Pietersen (ENG/ICC) | India | Cuttack | 26 Nov 2008 | 28 Nov 2004 | 3y 364d | 87 | 78 |
Top 10 Batsmen who are the fastest to reach 3000 runs in ODIs
- HM Amla
- IVA Richards
- CG Greenidge
- G Kirsten
- S Dhawan
- JE Root
- KS Williamson
- V Kohli
- GA Gooch
- KP Pietersen
