Fastest 5000 Runs in ODI: ODI world cup is around the corner with 10 nations gearing up for the biggest cricketing event of 2023. ODI is one of the most challenging formats in international cricket and reaching the milestone of 5000 runs in this format holds great significance for an international cricketer.
Many international batters have achieved the milestone of 5,000 runs in ODIs, but some were faster than others in reaching this feat. In this article, we will look at the top 10 batters to score the fastest 5000 runs in ODIs.
Top Players to Score Fastest 5000 Runs in ODI
S.No. | Player | 5000 Runs | Career | ||||
Country | Innings | Runs | Matches | Runs | Avg | ||
1 | Babar Azam* | Pakistan | 97 | 5088 | 117 | 5729 | 56.72 |
2 | H M Amla | South Africa | 101 | 5012 | 181 | 8113 | 49.47 |
3 | I V A Richards | West Indies | 114 | 5037 | 187 | 6721 | 47.00 |
4 | V Kohli* | India | 114 | 5005 | 294 | 13886 | 58.34 |
5 | S D Hope* | West Indies | 114 | 5049 | 124 | 5177 | 50.26 |
6 | D A Warner* | Australia | 115 | 5118 | 161 | 6932 | 45.31 |
7 | J E Root* | England | 116 | 5048 | 171 | 6522 | 47.61 |
8 | Q de Kock* | South Africa | 116 | 5014 | 155 | 6770 | 45.74 |
9 | B C Lara | West Indies | 118 | 5029 | 299 | 10405 | 40.49 |
10 | S Dhawan* | India | 118 | 5065 | 167 | 6793 | 44.11 |
Top 10 Players to Reach Fastest 5000 Runs in ODI
10. Kane Williamson (New Zealand)
New Zealand’s limited overs skipper Kane Williamson is one of the calmest and most consistent cricketers in the modern era. He is known for his perseverance and reliability high pressure matches that makes him one of the greatest batters in modern day cricket. Coming to bat in the middle order, Williamson usually play anchor role for the Kiwis in limited overs and helps his team to recover after early breakthroughs. He achieved the milestone of 5000 ODI runs in his 119th inning, in a match against England in Wellington in 2018. He comes 10th in the list of batters with fastest 5000 runs in ODI.
9. Shikhar Dhawan (India)
Also popular with the name of ‘Gabbar’ among the cricket fans, Shikhar Dhawan is an explosive left-handed opening batter who has been amongst the major contributors from India in major international tournaments. The veteran cricketer has been amongst the great opening batters for Indian and was awarded Player of the tournament in the 2013 Champions Trophy, in which India emerged as Champions. Dhawan comes ninth in the list of fastest batters to accumulate 5000 ODI runs, as he achieved this feat in 118 innings, during a match against New Zealand in Napier in 2019.
8. Brian Lara (West Indies)
The former West Indian cricketer Brian Lara is regarded as one of the greatest batters of all time due to his shot making skill and brilliance with the bat. He still continues to inspire current and the upcoming generation of cricketers. His 400-run mark in a Test match is immensely popular among cricket fans all over the world. Apart from this, he also finds himself in eighth position in the list of the batter with fastest 5000 runs in ODI. He achieved this feat in his 118th ODI innings in a match against South Africa during the quadrangular tournament in Pakistan in 1997.
7. Quinton de Kock (South Africa)
The left-handed, opening wicketkeeper batter from South Africa, Quinton de Kock is known for his fearless striking to the ball. He has impressed the fans with his shot making skills and brilliance on the cricket field. He is the seventh fastest batter to accumulate 5000 ODI runs as he achieved the milestone in his 116th innings in a match against England in Cape Town in 2019.
6. Joe Root (England)
England’s Joe Root finds himself amongst the best batters of modern day cricket. He is known for his great technique and consistency that makes him one of the most reliable batters for England. He is ranked at the sixth position in the list of fastest batters to accumulate 5000 ODI runs as he achieved the milestone in 116 innings during a match against West Indies in Bridgetown in 2019.
5. David Warner (Australia)
Australia’s David Warner is One of the Best openers in modern day cricket and turned out to be at his best in the ODI format. However, his numbers aren’t that impressive in recent times, but couldn’t change the fact that he is the one most explosive left-handed batter who could take on any side on his day. Warner comes in the fifth position in the list of fastest batters to reach a milestone of 5000 runs as he achieved this feat in 115 innings in a match against India in Mumbai in 2020.
4. Virat Kohli (India)
Virat Kohli is arguably the greatest batter in modern day cricket, who is known for breaking records and setting new ones. With over 12,000 ODI runs and more than 25000 runs across formats, the veteran Indian batter is setting high standards for the cricketers of the current and the upcoming generations. Kohli finds himself in the fourth position in the list of fastest batters to accumulate 5000 ODI runs. He achieved this milestone in 114 innings during a match against West Indies in Kochi, 2013
3. Vivian Richards (West Indies)
The former West Indian cricketer will always be remembered as a legend of the game. Sir Vivian Richards is the one of the greatest batters to ever live. He was a key factor of the West Indian dominance in the decades of 1970s and 80s. The West Indian legend is also the third fastest batter to accumulate 5000 ODI runs. He achieved the feat in his 114th innings in a match against England in Melbourne in 1975.
2. Hashim Amla (South Africa)
The former South African cricketer, Hashim Amla is one of the most elegant and consistent batters in the modern era of cricket. He is the fastest batter to score 2000, 3000, and 4000 ODI runs and now became the second fastest batter to accumulate 5000 runs in the format. He achieved this feat in his 101st ODI innings during a match against West Indies in Durban, 2015.
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1. Babar Azam (Pakistan)
The Pakistani skipper Babar Azam turned out to be one of the best batters to play for the country. Babar has broken so many records in his international career so far and tops the chart in the list of fastest batters to score 5000 runs in ODI cricket, He is also the only batter to achieve the feat in less than 100 innings. Babar achieved the milestone in his 97th ODI innings during a match against New Zealand in Karachi, 2023
FAQs
Who scored fastest 5000 runs in ODI history?
Pakistani skipper Babar Azam is the fastest batter to accumulate 5000 runs in ODI cricket. He took 97 innings to achieve this feat.
Who has the fastest 6000 runs in ODI?
Former South African cricketer, Hashim Amla is the fastest batter to score 6000 runs in ODI, as he achieved the milestone in 123 innings.
Who has 300 wickets and 5000 runs in ODI?
Shakib al Hasan from Bangladesh
Shahid Afridi from Pakistan
Sanath Jayasuriya from Sri Lanka
Who has the fastest 7000 runs in cricket history?
Former South African cricketer Ab De Villiers is the fastest batter to score 7000 ODI runs as he achieved the milestone in 166 innings.