By Neha Yadav
Published Oct 23, 2023

Hindustan Times
Sports

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5 fastest batters to reach 2000 ODI runs

Here are 5 fastest batters in the history of ODI cricket to reach 2000 ODI runs

Shubman Gill

India's Shubman Gill became the fastest batter to reach 2000 ODI. Gill reached the milestone during the World Cup match against New Zealand on October 23, 2023. He accomplished this feat in just 38 innings since his debut in 2019

Hashim Amla

South Africa's Hashim Amla scored 2000 ODI runs in 40 innings since his debut in 2008. He scored 2000-run feat during a match against India on January 21, 2011

Zaheer Abbas

Pakistan's Zaheer Abbas is third on the ODI record table with 2000 runs. He achieved this target in a match against India on October 2, 1983. He played 45 ODI innings since his debut in 1974 to score 2000 ODI runs

Kevin Pietersen

England's Pietersen is the 4th fastest batter to reach 2000 ODI runs. He made his debut in 2004 and played 45 innings to reach this target. Pieterson achieved this feat during a match against West Indies on April 21, 2007

Babar Azam

Babar Azam is amongst the 5 fastest batters in the world to reach 2000 ODI runs. He accomplished this feat in his 45th inning during a match against Hong Kong on September 16, 2018