The ODI format comes with a totally different set of challenges as compared to the other two formats of cricket. Because it also gives time to settle down as test cricket for the batters. But once a batter is comfortable, it also gives them a challenge to score runs quickly. Thus, this format is still one of the best in the game.
Over the years, the world has seen a lot of records broken in ODI cricket. But once a batsman makes his ODI debut, his first aim is to score plenty of runs for his country. Some have success in doing so, while some fail badly. In this article, we will discuss one such ODI record, which is the fastest 1000 runs in ODI cricket. So let’s check the fastest batter to achieve this milestone.
Fastest to 1000 ODI Runs
| Player | Against | Match Date | Debut | Time | Mts | Inns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakhar Zaman (PAK) | Zimbabwe | 22 Jul 2018 | 7 Jun 2017 | 1y 45d | 18 | 18 |
| Imam-ul-Haq (PAK) | South Africa | 25 Jan 2019 | 18 Oct 2017 | 1y 99d | 19 | 19 |
| Shubman Gill (India) | New Zealand | 18 Jan 2023 | 31 Jan 2019 | 1y 352d | 19 | 19 |
| Viv Richards (WI) | England | 22 Jan 1980 | 7 Jun 1975 | 4y 229d | 22 | 21 |
| Kevin Pietersen (ENG) | India | 31 Mar 2006 | 28 Nov 2004 | 1y 123d | 27 | 21 |
| Jonathan Trott (ENG) | Ireland | 2 Mar 2011 | 27 Aug 2009 | 1y 187d | 21 | 21 |
| Quinton de Kock (SA) | Zimbabwe | 19 Aug 2014 | 19 Jan 2013 | 1y 212d | 21 | 21 |
| Babar Azam (PAK) | Australia | 19 Jan 2017 | 31 May 2015 | 1y 233d | 21 | 21 |
| Van der Dussen (SA) | Sri Lanka | 2 Sep 2021 | 19 Jan 2019 | 2y 226d | 27 | 21 |
| Gordon Greenidge (WI) | England | 28 May 1980 | 11 Jun 1975 | 4y 352d | 23 | 23 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate (NED) | Afghanistan | 1 Sep 2009 | 4 Jul 2006 | 3y 59d | 24 | 23 |
6. Jonathan Trott (England) – 21 innings
Former English opener Jonathan Trott caught the eyes of everyone with his consistency at the top. Trott made his ODI debut in August 2009 against Ireland and played for four years in this format. As he became the joint-third fastest player to reach 1000 ODI runs. He took only 21 innings to do so and achieved this feat in March 2011 against Ireland. Trott scored 2819 runs in 68 ODIs, including four centuries and 22 half-centuries.
5. Kevin Pietersen (England) – 21 innings
Next on the list is former hard-hitting English batter Kevin Pietersen, who was known for his innovative shots. Pietersen was a very smart batsman who loved attacking the opposition. He made his ODI debut in November 2004 against Zimbabwe. He took 21 innings to complete 1000 ODI runs and, overall, he scored 4440 runs in 125 innings, including nine centuries and 25 half-centuries.
4. Viv Richards (West Indies) – 21 innings
Former West Indies legend Viv Richards was the iconic batsman of his generation. He was the backbone of the West Indies in the 1980s. He held many batting records in the game, and one of those was the fastest 1000 ODI runs (now third fastest). Sir Richards made his ODI debut in June 1975 against Sri Lanka, and it took him just 21 innings to reach the 1000-run mark. In his career, he scored 6721 runs in 167 ODI innings, including 11 centuries and 45 fifties, along with 118 wickets.
3. Shubman Gill (India) – 19 Innings
Shuman Gill became fastest Indian player to score 1000 runs in ODI. He achieved this milestone by scoring a double century in ODI against New Zealand on Jan 18, 2023.
2. Imam-ul-Haq (Pakistan) – 19 innings
Pakistan star opener Imam-ul-Haq is the second fastest batter to reach 1000 ODI runs in history. He made his ODI debut in October 2017 against Sri Lanka, and it took him only 19 innings to reach the milestone. Imam is also among the top ODI batters in the world right now. In his ODI career, he has scored 2528 runs in 54 matches, including 9 centuries and 14 half-centuries.
1. Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan) – 18 innings
Veteran Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman is leading this race. The left-hander is known for his aggressive approach and loves playing attacking cricket. Zaman made his ODI debut in June 2017 against South Africa. He became the fastest batter to complete 1000 runs when he played against Zimbabwe in July 2018. He took just 18 innings to do so. Zaman has now scored 2628 runs in 62 innings, including 7 centuries and 14 half-centuries in his ODI career.