Top 5 Fastest Players to Score 10000 Runs in ODI.

ODI cricket was the 2nd format to be introduced after Test cricket, so today we will discuss about top 5 fastest players to score 10000 runs.

Top 5 Fastest Players to Score 10000 Runs in ODI.

Over the years, we have seen some brilliant cricketers emerging from different parts of the world who have done well in the 50-over format.

For many aspiring international cricketers, it is a dream to complete 10000 runs in any of the formats.

Player	Inns	Opposition	Match Date	Debut
Virat Kohli	205	West Indies	24 Oct 2018	18 Aug 2008
Sachin Tendulkar	259	Australia	31 Mar 2001	18 Dec 1989
Sourav Ganguly	263	Sri Lanka	3 Aug 2005	11 Jan 1992
Ricky Ponting	266	South Africa	24 Mar 2007	15 Feb 1995
Jacques Kallis	272	Australia	23 Jan 2009	9 Jan 1996

In this particular article, we will be listing out five players who have been among the fastest batsmen to complete 10000 ODI runs.

1. Virat Kohli – 205 innings

Indian captain Virat Kohli is the current record-holder for being the fastest player to complete 10000 ODI runs. He achieved the feat in his 205th innings while playing against West Indies in 2018.

Career statistics

Competition Test ODI T20I FC Matches 102 260 99 134 Runs scored 8,074 12,311 3,308 10,323 Batting average 49.53 58.07 50.12 50.60 100s/50s 27/28 43/64 0/30 34/36 Top score 254* 183 94* 254* Balls bowled 175 641 146 643 Wickets 0 4 4 3 Bowling average – 166.25 49.50 112.66 5 wickets in innings – 0 0 0 10 wickets in match – 0 0 0 Best bowling – 1/15 1/13 1/19 Catches/stumpings 102/– 137/– 44/– 133/–

Till now, the prolific batsman has scored 12169 ODI runs in 245 innings at an incredible average of 59.07. This includes 43 centuries and 62 half-centuries.

2. Sachin Tendulkar – 259 innings

Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar held the record for being the fastest batsman to 10000 ODI runs for more than 15 years.

Career statistics

Competition Test ODI FC LA Matches 200 463 310 551 Runs scored 15,921 18,426 25,396 21,999 Batting average 53.78 44.83 57.84 45.54 100s/50s 51/68 49/96 81/116 60/114 Top score 248* 200* 248* 200* Balls bowled 4,240 8,054 7,605 10,230 Wickets 46 154 71 201 Bowling average 54.17 44.48 61.74 42.17 5 wickets in innings 0 2 0 2 10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0 Best bowling 3/10 5/32 3/10 5/32 Catches/stumpings 115/– 140/– 186/– 175/–

The iconic player achieved the milestone in 259 innings in the match against Australia in 2001. He has the most ODI runs, centuries and half-centuries to his name.

3. Sourav Ganguly – 263 innings

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly stands at the third spot in the record of fastest to 10000 ODI runs.

Career statistics

Competition Test ODI FC LA Matches 113 311 254 437 Runs scored 7,212 11,363 15,687 15,622 Batting average 42.17 41.02 44.18 43.32 100s/50s 16/35 22/72 33/89 31/97 Top score 239 183 239 183 Balls bowled 3,117 4,561 11,108 8,199 Wickets 32 100 167 171 Bowling average 52.53 38.49 36.52 38.86 5 wickets in innings 0 2 4 2 10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0 Best bowling 3/28 5/16 6/46 5/16 Catches/stumpings 71/– 100/– 168/– 131/–

He reached the landmark in 263 innings in the ODI against Sri Lanka in 2005. In total, the left-hander scored 11363 runs at an average of 41.02 including 22 centuries and 72 half-centuries.

4. Ricky Ponting – 266 innings

Ricky Ponting is considered among the greatest ever batsmen in the history of the game.

Career statistics

Competition Test ODI FC LA Matches 168 375 289 456 Runs scored 13,378 13,704 24,150 16,363 Batting average 51.85 42.03 55.90 41.74 100s/50s 41/62 30/82 82/106 34/99 Top score 257 164 257 164 Balls bowled 575 150 1,506 349 Wickets 5 3 14 8 Bowling average 54.60 34.66 58.07 33.62 5 wickets in innings 0 0 0 0 10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0 Best bowling 1/0 1/12 2/10 3/34 Catches/stumpings 195/– 160/– 309/– 195/–

He scored 13704 runs in the ODI format with an average of 42.03 and a strike rate of 80.39. Ponting completed 10000 ODI runs in 266 innings in the game against South Africa in 2007. He hit a total of 30 tons and 82 fifties in ODIs.

5. Jacques Kallis – 272 innings

Former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis scored 11579 runs in his ODI career. This includes 17 centuries and 86 fifties.

Career statistics

Competition Test ODI FC LA Matches 166 328 257 424 Runs scored 13,289 11,579 19,695 14,845 Batting average 55.37 44.36 54.10 43.53 100s/50s 45/58 17/86 62/97 23/109 Top score 224 139 224 155* Balls bowled 20,232 10,750 29,033 13,673 Wickets 292 273 427 351 Bowling average 32.65 31.79 31.69 30.68 5 wickets in innings 5 2 8 3 10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0 Best bowling 6/54 5/30 6/54 5/30 Catches/stumpings 200/– 131/– 264/– 162/–

He managed an average of 44.36 and a strike rate of 72.89 in the 50-over format.

Kallis, who made his ODI debut in 1996, completed 10000 runs in 2009. He took 272 innings to reach the landmark making him fifth-fastest in the record tally.