Top 20 Cricketers to Score Fastest 2000 Runs in ODI Cricket

In one day international (ODI) cricket, speed and stability in batting is a thin line. Although strike rate is more about aggression, the ability of a batsman to run major milestones in the shortest possible time indicates actual consistency, adaptability and class. One of such milestones is 2000 ODI runs, which is a significant milestone. It more often than not divides promising players and elite performers. It is not only talent that is required to score fastest 2000 runs in ODI Cricket at a high rate. A batsman will have to contend with different conditions, fit in to different bowling attacks and deliver continuously against the best teams. Few cricketers have over the years been able to achieve this record within very few innings. 

This article will provide complete information about cricketers who have achieved the fastest 2000 runs in ODI Cricket, their career, their playing style, and their contributions to the game & More.

What does ODI in cricket mean?

ODI (One Day International) is a limited overs form of the international cricket game where two teams consisting of 11 players each, play a single innings of not more than 50 overs (300 balls) per team, and is normally played in one day. It is the mid-ground combat between Test and T20 cricket, which is used in the bi-annual ICC Cricket World Cup that is very renowned. 

Key Features of ODI Cricket

Length: Matches normally take 7-8 hours with day- night matches being common.

Formation: A team has got one innings, which is not more than 50 overs (6 balls per over).

Goal: To outscore the other team in the number of overs given.

History: First official ODI was that between Australia and England, which was held on January 5, 1971.

Rules: Has certain fielding restrictions (Powerplays) that vary during the 50 overs to make the attack and defensive playing equal.

Format: It is regarded as the best form of List A cricket. 

Fastest 2000 Runs in ODI Cricket  – Top 20 Player list Rank-wise

Rank	Player	Country	Opposition (2K match)	Ground	Match Date	ODI Debut	Time Taken	Matches	Innings
1	Shubman Gill	India	New Zealand	Dharamsala	22 Oct 2023	31 Jan 2019	4y 264d	38	38
2	Hashim Amla	South Africa	India	Gqeberha	21 Jan 2011	9 Mar 2008	2y 318d	41	40
3	Zaheer Abbas	Pakistan	India	Jaipur	2 Oct 1983	31 Aug 1974	9y 32d	45	45
4	Viv Richards	West Indies	India	The Oval	15 Jun 1983	7 Jun 1975	8y 8d	49	48
5	Gordon Greenidge	West Indies	India	Srinagar	13 Oct 1983	11 Jun 1975	8y 124d	49	49
6	Babar Azam	Pakistan	Hong Kong	Dubai (DICS)	16 Sep 2018	31 May 2015	3y 108d	47	45
7	Rassie van der Dussen	South Africa	Australia	Lucknow	12 Oct 2023	19 Jan 2019	4y 266d	51	45
8	Imam-ul-Haq	Pakistan	England	Birmingham	13 Jul 2021	18 Oct 2017	3y 268d	46	46
9	Jonathan Trott	England	Australia	Chester-le-Street	7 Jul 2012	27 Aug 2009	2y 315d	49	47
10	Shai Hope	West Indies	Bangladesh	Dublin	7 May 2019	16 Nov 2016	2y 172d	51	47
11	Daryl Mitchell	New Zealand	Pakistan	Mount Maunganui	5 Apr 2025	20 Mar 2021	4y 16d	52	47
12	Shikhar Dhawan	India	Sri Lanka	Hyderabad	9 Nov 2014	20 Oct 2010	4y 20d	49	48
13	Jonny Bairstow	England	Sri Lanka	Dambulla	13 Oct 2018	16 Sep 2011	7y 27d	53	49
14	Kyle Coetzer	Scotland	Afghanistan	Edinburgh	10 May 2019	18 Aug 2008	10y 265d	51	49
15	Fakhar Zaman	Pakistan	South Africa	Johannesburg	4 Apr 2021	7 Jun 2017	3y 301d	49	49
16	Shreyas Iyer	India	Sri Lanka	Wankhede	2 Nov 2023	10 Dec 2017	5y 327d	54	49
17	Gary Kirsten	South Africa	Pakistan	Nairobi (Gym)	6 Oct 1996	14 Dec 1993	2y 297d	50	50
18	Alastair Cook	England	Australia	Manchester	10 Jul 2012	28 Jun 2006	6y 12d	51	51
19	David Boon	Australia	New Zealand	Brisbane	17 Jan 1988	12 Feb 1984	3y 339d	54	52
20	Kevin Pietersen	England	West Indies	Bridgetown	21 Apr 2007	28 Nov 2004	2y 144d	51	45

Top 20 Cricketers to score Fastest 2000 Runs in ODI Cricket

1. Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill is a key figure in the history of ODI because he is the fastest player to score 2000 runs in the format. This was reached in only 38 innings in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand at Dharamsala on 22 October 2023. Since his ODI debut in January 2019, a consistent, technically-excellent player who can achieve big scores in all conditions has characterized Gill. His calmness when under pressure was illustrated in the Dharamsala match where he achieved this milestone whilst chasing, which strengthened his image of a modern great in limited overs cricket.

Detail	Information
Name	Shubman Gill
Full Name	Shubman Gill
Nationality	India
Batting Style	Right-hand Bat
Opposition	New Zealand
Ground	Dharamsala
Match Date	22 Oct 2023
Debut	31 Jan 2019
Time	4y 264d
Matches	38
Innings	38

2. Hashim Amla

The fast scorer of ODI cricket in over a decade was Hashim Amla. He achieved 2000 ODI runs against India at Gqeberha on 21 January 2011 and he accomplished the feat in only 40 innings. Since his debut in 2008, Amla has become one of the most stylish batters of his generation, who does not resort to brute force but uses his timing. His relaxed style and perfect technique were recorded in the Gqeberha innings, and his record was the gold standard in the effectiveness of ODI batsmanship until it was finally overtaken.

Detail	Information
Name	Hashim Amla
Full Name	Hashim Mohammad Amla
Nationality	South Africa
Batting Style	Right-hand Bat
Opposition	India
Ground	Gqeberha
Match Date	21 Jan 2011
Debut	9 Mar 2008
Time	2y 318d
Matches	41
Innings	40

3. Zaheer Abbas

Zaheer Abbas became the first batter in the history of ODI to pass the 2000-run mark, achieving the feat against India at Jaipur on 2 October 1983. Abbas entered the world in 1974, at a time when there were only a few opportunities to play ODIs and his success was even greater. With his relaxed stroke play and grace, he earned his runs by forbearance and accuracy. His landmark innings marked the initial milestones of ODI batting records and it has been one of the most historically important in limited overs cricket.

Detail	Information
Name	Zaheer Abbas
Full Name	Syed Zaheer Abbas Kirmani
Nationality	Pakistan
Batting Style	Right-hand Bat
Opposition	India
Ground	Jaipur
Match Date	2 Oct 1983
Debut	31 Aug 1974
Time	9y 32d
Matches	45
Innings	45

4. Viv Richards

Viv Richards transformed the art of ODI with his aggressive and perilous manner, and passed the mark of 2000 runs against India at the Oval on 15 June 1983. When Richards first appeared in 1975, he transformed the approach of batters to limited-overs cricket by being both aggressive and consistent. His landmark innings were achieved not by careful piling up, but by a commanding play of strokes, as a testimony to his individuality at the crease. The success of Richards was a breakthrough of power batting and it impacted generations of cricketers thereafter.

Detail	Information
Name	Viv Richards
Full Name	Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards
Nationality	West Indies
Batting Style	Right-hand Bat
Opposition	India
Ground	The Oval
Match Date	15 Jun 1983
Debut	7 Jun 1975
Time	8y 8d
Matches	49
Innings	48

5. Gordon Greenidge

Gordon Greenidge achieved this milestone of 2000 run against India at Srinagar on 13 October 1983. Greenidge made his debut in 1975 and was regarded as a reliable opener who always established strong platforms on behalf of West Indies. The fact that his milestone was not flamboyant but rather a sign of stability and reliability was the stress of the importance of reliable opening partnerships. The contribution made by Greenidge was crucial in a period when the world cricket was dominated by the West Indies in all forms.

Detail	Information
Name	Gordon Greenidge
Full Name	Cuthbert Gordon Greenidge
Nationality	West Indies
Batting Style	Right-hand Bat
Opposition	India
Ground	Srinagar
Match Date	13 Oct 1983
Debut	11 Jun 1975
Time	8y 124d
Matches	49
Innings	49

6. Babar Azam

On 16 September 2018, Babar Azam achieve 2000 ODI runs, against Hong Kong at Dubai. Babar has been celebrated since his introduction in 2015 due to his classicalism, balance, and calmness in pressure. The Dubai match was the happening point where he transitioned between being a potential talent and a regular run-scorer at the international level. His achievement showed how Pakistan was increasingly becoming dependent on technically fit batters in modern ODI cricket.

Detail	Information
Name	Babar Azam
Full Name	Mohammad Babar Azam
Nationality	Pakistan
Batting Style	Right-hand Bat
Opposition	Hong Kong
Ground	Dubai (DICS)
Match Date	16 Sep 2018
Debut	31 May 2015
Time	3y 108d
Matches	47
Innings	45

7. Rassie van der Dussen

On 12 October 2023, Rassie van der Dussen made 2000 ODI runs against Australia at Lucknow. Coming into existence in 2019, he had earned a reputation of a reliable middle-order batter who could withstand pressure. The Lucknow innings was played in a big tournament scenario, and it brought out his temper and flexibility. This was his milestone and the South African focus on consistency and balance in the batting line-up.

Detail	Information
Name	Rassie van der Dussen
Full Name	Hendrik Erasmus van der Dussen
Nationality	South Africa
Batting Style	Right-hand Bat
Opposition	Australia
Ground	Lucknow
Match Date	12 Oct 2023
Debut	19 Jan 2019
Time	4y 266d
Matches	51
Innings	45

8. Imam-ul-Haq

On 13 July 2021, Imam-ul-Haq became the first cricketer to pass 2000 ODI runs in England against England at Birmingham. Imam has become a reliable opener in the team and appreciates patience and choice of shots since his debut in 2017. His milestone was achieved by regular performances as opposed to the big numbers, which is how an anchor at the top of the order is supposed to perform. His dependability under foreign conditions was strengthened with the Birmingham match.

Detail	Information
Name	Imam-ul-Haq
Full Name	Imam-ul-Haq
Nationality	Pakistan
Batting Style	Left-hand Bat
Opposition	England
Ground	Birmingham
Match Date	13 Jul 2021
Debut	18 Oct 2017
Time	3y 268d
Matches	46
Innings	46

9. Jonathan Trott

On 7 July 2012, at Chester-le-Street, Jonathan Trott scored 2000 ODI runs against Australia. Trott made his debut in 2009 and was known to be a disciplined batter and able to rotate strike. His milestone emphasized the relevance of anchoring roles in ODI cricket particularly when chasing a target. The contribution of Trott helped in making England a competitive side in the limited overs game.

Detail	Information
Name	Jonathan Trott
Full Name	Ian Jonathan Leonard Trott
Nationality	England
Batting Style	Right-hand Bat
Opposition	Australia
Ground	Chester-le-Street
Match Date	7 Jul 2012
Debut	27 Aug 2009
Time	2y 315d
Matches	49
Innings	47

10. Shai Hope

Shai Hope became the first to hit the 2000-run mark against Bangladesh at Dublin on 7 May 2019. Hope, having made his debut in 2016, proved to be a stabilizing factor in the batting order of West Indies, at a time when it was rebuilding. His milestone was a measure of flexibility to neutral conditions and responsible carrying of innings. Sustainability of the ODI system of West Indies has been focused on Hope over the recent years.

Detail	Information
Name	Shai Hope
Full Name	Shai Diego Hope
Nationality	West Indies
Batting Style	Right-hand Bat
Opposition	Bangladesh
Ground	Dublin
Match Date	7 May 2019
Debut	16 Nov 2016
Time	2y 172d
Matches	51
Innings	47

11. Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell reach 2000 ODI runs in a game against Pakistan at Mount Maunganui on 5 April 2025. After his debut in the ODIs in March 2021, Mitchell has grown to become one of the most reliable middle-order batters in New Zealand due to his versatility in all conditions. His clear decision-making and going through pressure situations were identified in the Mount Maunganui innings. The milestone reached after four years of his introduction indicates how well Mitchell rose and gained relevance in the set up of ODI in New Zealand.

Detail	Information
Name	Daryl Mitchell
Full Name	Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Nationality	New Zealand
Batting Style	Right-hand Bat
Opposition	Pakistan
Ground	Mount Maunganui
Match Date	5 Apr 2025
Debut	20 Mar 2021
Time	4y 16d
Matches	52
Innings	47
Scorecard	ODI #4863

12. Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan reached 2000 ODI runs against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad on 9 November 2014. Dhawan debuted in 2010, and it did not take long before he started to be recognised as an aggressive starter and a home king. His prowess against spin bowling and powerplay overs control was seen in the Hyderabas innings. This milestone strengthened the position of Dhawan as among the most reliable ODI openers in India in the early and mid-2010s.

Detail	Information
Name	Shikhar Dhawan
Full Name	Shikhar Dhawan
Nationality	India
Batting Style	Left-hand Bat
Opposition	Sri Lanka
Ground	Hyderabad
Match Date	9 Nov 2014
Debut	20 Oct 2010
Time	4y 20d
Matches	49
Innings	48
Scorecard	ODI #3543

13. Jonny Bairstow

On 13 October 2018 Jonny Bairstow became the reach 2000-runs in a series against Sri Lanka at Dambulla. Since its debut in 2011, Bairstow has become an offensive top-order batsman who can overpower bowling attacks. His match at Dambulla was a demonstration of his spin-confidence in subcontinental conditions. His record marked the transition of England to fearless fast-paced batting which would eventually lead them to their white-ball success.

Detail	Information
Name	Jonny Bairstow
Full Name	Jonathan Marc Bairstow
Nationality	England
Batting Style	Right-hand Bat
Opposition	Sri Lanka
Ground	Dambulla
Match Date	13 Oct 2018
Debut	16 Sep 2011
Time	7y 27d
Matches	53
Innings	49
Scorecard	ODI #4053

14. Kyle Coetzer

Kyle Coetzer reached 2000 ODI runs against Afghanistan at Edinburgh on 10 May 2019. Coetzer, which debuted in 2008, was among the most influential batters in Scotland and managed to bring the team to a phase of consistent development. The Edinburgh game was not only personally important but also to associate cricket, with a lasting improvement in non-member countries. His milestone was a sign of leadership, duration and stability at the international level.

Detail	Information
Name	Kyle Coetzer
Full Name	Kyle James Coetzer
Nationality	Scotland
Batting Style	Right-hand Bat
Opposition	Afghanistan
Ground	Edinburgh
Match Date	10 May 2019
Debut	18 Aug 2008
Time	10y 265d
Matches	51
Innings	49
Scorecard	ODI #4131

15. Fakhar Zaman

On 4 April 2021, Fakhar Zaman registered 2000 ODI runs against South Africa at Johannesburg. Fakhar, since the beginning of his career in 2017, has been characterized by his aggressive nature and the capacity to make quick scores at the top of the order. The Johannesburg innings marked his assurance against good quality pace bowling. The milestone of Fakhar highlighted the effectiveness of the attacking of openers in contemporary ODI cricket.

Detail	Information
Name	Fakhar Zaman
Full Name	Fakhar Zaman
Nationality	Pakistan
Batting Style	Left-hand Bat
Opposition	South Africa
Ground	Johannesburg
Match Date	4 Apr 2021
Debut	7 Jun 2017
Time	3y 301d
Matches	49
Innings	49
Scorecard	ODI #4286

16. Shreyas Iyer

On 2 November 2023, Shreyas Iyer reached to score of 2000 ODI runs in a match against Sri Lanka, at Wankhede. Iyer debuted in 2017 and became a reliable middle-order batter with a reputation of being strong against spin. The Wankhede game demonstrated his calmness before a home audience and his capacity to speed up where necessary. His record was a measure of the richness of India in batting in the modern times.

Detail	Information
Name	Shreyas Iyer
Full Name	Shreyas Santosh Iyer
Nationality	India
Batting Style	Right-hand Bat
Opposition	Sri Lanka
Ground	Wankhede
Match Date	2 Nov 2023
Debut	10 Dec 2017
Time	5y 327d
Matches	54
Innings	49
Scorecard	ODI #4690

17. Gary Kirsten

On 6 October 1996, Gary Kirsten achieved the 2000-run mark against Pakistan at Nairobi (Gym). Kirsten made his debut in 1993, being known as a disciplined and methodical batter. The Nairobi innings revealed how he could anchor an innings and take up the pressure. His achievement underscored the need to be patient and consistent in the initial years in which South Africa was a returning international team.

Detail	Information
Name	Gary Kirsten
Full Name	Gary Kirsten
Nationality	South Africa
Batting Style	Left-hand Bat
Opposition	Pakistan
Ground	Nairobi (Gym)
Match Date	6 Oct 1996
Debut	14 Dec 1993
Time	2y 297d
Matches	50
Innings	50
Scorecard	ODI #1126

18. Alastair Cook

On 10 July 2012, Alastair Cook accomplished 2000 ODI runs against Australia at Manchester. Cook was also patient and of a defensive nature, after making his debut in 2006. The match at Manchester brought to the fore his capacity to spend long hours batting at the top of the order. His achievement demonstrated the dependence of England upon order and normalcy at that stage of their ODI evolution.

Detail	Information
Name	Alastair Cook
Full Name	Alastair Nathan Cook
Nationality	England
Batting Style	Left-hand Bat
Opposition	Australia
Ground	Manchester
Match Date	10 Jul 2012
Debut	28 Jun 2006
Time	6y 12d
Matches	51
Innings	51
Scorecard	ODI #3286

19. David Boon

On 17 January 1988 David Boon became the first to reach 2000 ODI runs in a match with New Zealand at Brisbane. Boon debuted in 1984 and was renowned as a tough guy with a great defense. The Brisbane innings was a commentary on his worth in the early ODI format of Australia where consistency was more important than aggressiveness. His milestone came at a time when the identity of Australia as far as limited-overs was concerned was still being formed.

Detail	Information
Name	David Boon
Full Name	David Clarence Boon
Nationality	Australia
Batting Style	Left-hand Bat
Opposition	New Zealand
Ground	Brisbane
Match Date	17 Jan 1988
Debut	12 Feb 1984
Time	3y 339d
Matches	54
Innings	52
Scorecard	ODI #495

20. Kevin Pietersen

On 21 April 2007, Kevin Pietersen made 2000 ODI runs against West Indies at Bridgetown. Pietersen made his debut in 2004 and added new touches and style to the batting of England. His bold style and the capacity to control bowlers through unusual stroke play was emphasized in the Bridgetown innings. His achievement was an indication of the change in England towards more modern and aggressive white-ball style.

Detail	Information
Name	Kevin Pietersen
Full Name	Kevin Peter Pietersen
Nationality	England
Batting Style	Right-hand Bat
Opposition	West Indies
Ground	Bridgetown
Match Date	21 Apr 2007
Debut	28 Nov 2004
Time	2y 144d
Matches	51
Innings	45
Scorecard	ODI #2578

Conclusion

The fact that it takes 2000 ODI cricket runs is not only a number but it is an excellent sign of consistency, flexibility, and mental resilience of a batter at the international level. The players in this Top 10 list belong to different times, playing circumstances, and batting theories, but they all have one thing in common that is, they are capable of scoring runs regularly at the very beginning of their ODI career.

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