Top 20 Players with the Fastest 5000 Runs in ODI, Test, and T20 Cricket List

kaiggy12 18 October 2024 14:26

Reaching 5000 runs in cricket is a remarkable milestone, reflecting both consistency and skill. The fastest players to reach 5000 runs have demonstrated the ability to score prolifically, often in record time. This article highlights the players who have achieved the fastest 5000 runs in cricket history across different formats, including ODI, IPL, Test, and T20 cricket.

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Who Has the Fastest 5000 Runs in Cricket History

The record for the fastest 5000 runs in cricket history varies by format. In One Day International (ODI) cricket, Babar Azam holds the record for the fastest 5000 runs, achieving the milestone in just 97 innings. The achievement is a testament to Babar Azam's consistent scoring ability and adaptability across different conditions. In Test cricket, Don Bradman is the fastest player to score 5,000 runs, while Chris Gayle has the fastest 5000 runs in T20 cricket.

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Top 20 Fastest 5000 Runs in ODI Cricket List

RankingPlayerMatInnsCountryOppositionMatch DateDebutTime
1Babar Azam9997Pakistanv New Zealand5 May 202331 May 20157y 339d
2HM Amla104
101South Africav West Indies16 Jan 20159 Mar 20086y 313d
3IVA Richards126114West Indiesv England30 Jan 19877 Jun 197511y 237d
4Virat Kohli120114Indiav  West Indies21 Nov 201318 Aug 20085y 95d
5Shai Hope119114West Indiesv England3 Dec 202316 Nov 20167y 17d
6DA Warner117115Australiav India14 Jan 202018 Jan 200910y 361d
7Joe Root122
116Englandv West Indies20 Feb 201911 Jan 20136y 40d
8Q de Kock116116South Africav England4 Feb 202019 Jan 20137y 16d
9Brian Lara120118West Indiesv South Africa3 Nov 19979 Nov 19906y 359d
10S Dhawan119118Indiav New Zealand23 Jan 201920 Oct 20108y 95d
11KS Williamson125
119New Zealandv England3 Mar 201810 Aug 20107y 205d
12CG Greenidge122121West Indiesv Pakistan13 Nov 199011 Jun 197515y 155d
13AB de Villiers129124South Africav England28 Aug 20122 Feb 20057y 208d
14F du Plessis131125South Africav Sri Lanka6 Mar 201918 Jan 20118y 47d
15SC Ganguly131126Indiav Pakistan25 Jan 200011 Jan 19928y 14d
16AJ Finch130126Australiav India27 Nov 202030 Jan 20137y 321d
17DM Jones131128Australiav Zimbabwe14 Mar 199230 Mar 20028y 44d
18Steven Smith145129Indiav India27 Sep 202311 Jan 198413y 220d
19Graeme Smith133
131South Africav Bangladesh14 Mar 200830 Mar 20025y 350d
20Martin Guptill135132New Zealandv Australia4 Dec 201610 Jan 20097y 329d

Summarize: Babar Azam leads the list of fastest players to 5000 runs in ODI cricket, achieving this feat in just 97 innings. The likes of HM Amla, Viv Richards, Virat Kohli, and David Warner have also demonstrated exceptional consistency in reaching this milestone quickly.

Top 20 Fastest 5000 Runs in Test International Cricket

RankingPlayerMatInnsCountryOppositionMatch DateDebutTime
1DG Bradman3656Australiav England22 Jul 193830 Nov 19289y 234d
2JB Hobbs5591Englandv Australia8 Mar 19291 Jan 190821y 66d
3GS Sobers5695West Indiesv England4 Aug 196630 Mar 195412y 127d
4SM Gavaskar5295Indiav Australia19 Sep 19796 Mar 19718y 197d
5IVA Richards6495West Indiesv England14 Jun 198422 Nov 19749y 205d
6ML Hayden5595Australiav Sri Lanka9 Jul 20044 Mar 199410y 127d
7WR Hammond5997Englandv Australia18 Dec 193624 Dec 19278y 360d
8KF Barrington6197Englandv South Africa26 Aug 19659 Jun 195510y 78d
9SPD Smith5397Australiav India16 Mar 201713 Jul 20106y 246d
10L Hutton5598Englandv South Africa26 Jul 195126 Jun 193714y 30d
11V Sehwag5999Indiav Sri Lanka31 Jul 20083 Nov 20016y 271d
12SR Tendulkar67103Indiav Pakistan16 Feb 199915 Nov 19899y 93d
13BC Lara61104West Indiesv Australia13 Mar 19996 Dec 19908y 97d
14RN Harvey61105Australiav India12 Dec 195923 Jan 194811y 323d
15JE Root57105Englandv South Africa4 Aug 201713 Dec 20124y 234d
16V Kohli63105Indiav Sri Lanka2 Dec 201720 Jun 20116y 165d
17GS Chappell60106Australiav Pakistan18 Mar 198011 Dec 19709y 98d
18KC Sangakkara64106Sri Lankav New Zealand15 Dec 200620 Jul 20006y 148d
19Younis Khan59106Pakistanv Sri Lanka21 Feb 200926 Feb 20008y 361d
20RB Kanhai61
107West Indiesv Australia14 Feb 196930 May 195711y 260d

Summarize: Don Bradman achieved 5000 runs in Test cricket in the fewest innings—just 56—demonstrating his unparalleled dominance. Modern greats such as Ricky Ponting and Steve Smith are also on this list for their rapid accumulation of runs.

Ranking of the Fastest 5000 Runs in T20 International Cricket

RankingPlayerMatInnsOppositionMatch DateDebutTime
1CH Gayle135132v Daredevils16 Apr 201315 Sep 2005
7y 213d
2KL Rahul156143v SRH21 Apr 2021
17 Mar 20138y 35d
3SE Marsh146144v SRH28 Apr 20176 Jan 200611y 112d
4DP Conway149144v Punjab Kings30 Apr 20232 Feb 201112y 87d
5Babar Azam150145v Glamorgan16 Sep 20201 Dec 20127y 290d
6AJ Finch163159v Thunder22 Dec 20162 Jan 20097y 355d
7Mohammad Rizwan189160v Hong Kong2 Sep 202226 May 200913y 99d
8M Klinger167162v Somerset6 Jul 20186 Jan 200612y 181d
9MJ Guptill168162v Trinbago10 Jul 201620 Jan 200610y 172d
10Q de Kock169163v India22 Sep 20192 Oct 20117y 355d
11RR Hendricks177165v Super Giants24 Jan 202325 Jan 200913y 364d
12BJ Hodge171166v Chittagong24 Jan 201316 Jun 20039y 222d
13KP Pietersen171166v Sixers21 Jan 201713 Jun 200313y 222d
14V Kohli178167v Australia31 Jan 20163 Apr 20078y 303d
15HE van der Dussen178169v Capitals3 Feb 202427 Jan 201311y 7d
16SK Raina183173v Dolphins22 Sep 20141 Dec 20067y 295d
17E Lewis177173v Kings4 Sep 20216 Sep 20128y 363d
18BB McCullum177174v Kings XI18 Apr 201417 Feb 20059y 60d
19DA Warner175174v Kings XI14 May 20145 Jan 20077y 129d
20Rohit Sharma176176v West IndiesAugust 202323 Jun 200716y 44d

Summarize: Chris Gayle leads the list of fastest to 5000 runs in T20 cricket, thanks to his explosive hitting across leagues and formats. Virat Kohli and David Warner have also showcased their prowess in accumulating runs quickly in T20 cricket.

Conclusion about Fastest 5000 Runs in International Cricket

The above introduces the top 20 players with the Fastest 5000 Runs in International Cricket (ODI+Test+T20). These records not only reflect their outstanding technical talents, but also highlight their influence in the game. As the game evolves and new batsmen emerge, the record of the fastest 5000 runs may be broken, reflecting the competitiveness and development potential of cricket. In general, the speed of reaching 5000 runs is not only a reflection of technology, but also reflects the competitiveness and adaptability of players on the international stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Fastest 5000 Runs in IPL by Balls

Currently, Chris Gayle is the fastest player to reach 5000 runs in the number of balls faced in the IPL, showing his explosive batting abilities. In addition, David Warner and AB de Villiers also performed well, showing their qualities in the T20 format.

Who is the fastest 5000 runs in IPL by Indian player

Virat Kohli is the fastest Indian player to reach 5000 runs in IPL.

Who is the fastest 5000 runs in ODI as captain

Virat Kohli is also the fastest captain to reach 5000 runs in ODI cricket.

Who is the fastest 2000 runs in ODI cricket

Hashim Amla holds the record for being the fastest 2000 runs in ODI cricket.

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