Batters to reach Fastest 13000 ODI Runs: When cricket is talked about, the ODI format forms an integral part of the conversation. One of the most challenging formats of a Cricket game, the One Day format completely checks the caliber of a cricketer. There are a few batters who have not only played the ODI format but aced it by achieving significant milestones in this format. And one such cricketer who has made his presence felt in the ODI format is none other than Virat Kohli.
On Monday, during the India vs. Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 fixture he turned the heads around by reaching the milestone of 13,000 ODI Runs. By achieving this rare feat he also became the fifth player in the ODI format to reach this remarkable landmark. Not only this Virat Kohli also became the fastest batter to reach 13,000 ODI runs in just 267 innings. He has surpassed his role model Tendulkar to become the fastest batter to reach 13,000 ODI runs.
There are other legends who are also a part of the list of batters to score the fastest 13,000 runs in the ODI format. So without wasting time, Let’s have a look at the top 5 batters who are the fastest to reach 13,000 ODI runs landmark. The list is all set to leave you in shock as you will read some shocking stats that legendary cricketers have achieved in the process of reaching the 13,000 ODI runs mark.
Top 5 Batters to Reach Fastest 13000 ODI Runs
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Virat Kohli:
The run machine of the Indian Cricket team, Virat Kohli comes first on the list of batters to reach the 13,000 ODI runs mark. Virat achieved this unique feat during the high-octane IND vs. PAK Super 4 fixture in Asia Cup 2023. He turned the heads around by completing 13000 ODI runs in just 267 innings to become the fastest batter to reach the landmark. However what elevates Virat Kohli’s feat is that among the top 5 batters who reached 13,000 ODI runs, Virat is the only one to maintain an average of above 50. With 47 ODI centuries to his name, Kohli is only two centuries away from equaling Tendulkar’s tally of ODI tons. Virat bagged 13,027 ODI runs in 279 ODI fixtures and scored in 268 innings with 65 fifties & 47 tons in his kitty. He is just a few runs away from breaching the mark of highest runs in ODIs by surpassing legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
There are many other feats that Virat Kohli achieved during the IND vs. PAK fixture. He has also registered his 77th International ton & 47th ODI ton while playing a blistering knock of 122 runs. Virat is truly a name to beckon in the ODI format & an epitome of success in World Cricket.
2) Sachin Tendulkar
The legendary Indian batter, Sachin Tendulkar is the second fastest batter to reach the 13,000 ODI runs mark. Notably, Sachin too achieved this glorious feat during India’s fixture against Pakistan back in 2004 played in Rawalpindi. Tendulkar took 330 matches & 321 innings to score 13000 ODI runs. On reaching the milestone, Sachin was the first player to become a member of the 13,000 ODI runs club. During the IND vs PAK clash in 2004 at Rawalpindi Sachin breached the 13,000 ODI runs while partnering with Sehwag in the opening slot. He amassed 141 runs off 135 balls to make the moment more special for him. Despite his stellar effort, India fell short by 12 runs, resulting in a loss.
Tendulkar was the first on the list of fastest 13,000 ODI runs until Virat overtook him in the IND vs. PAK fixture held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. One of the greatest Cricketer that World Cricket has ever witnessed, Tendulkar is still the King of ODIs as he is the highest run-scorer in the ODI format with 18426 runs in his kitty scored in 452 innings with 49 tons & 96 fifties in his kitty. His highest score in the format is unbeaten 200 runs. Though Virat has breached the 13,000 ODI runs mark in 267 innings to grab the title of the fastest player to reach the feat from Sachin, no one can deny that Tendulkar still is the leading run-scorer in ODIs. Virat is still 5000-5000 runs behind to become the highest run-scorer in ODIs.
3) Ricky Pointing
After Sachin Tendulkar, the third batsman to occupy a spot in the list of batters to score the fastest 13,000 ODI runs in Aussies great Rinky Pointing. The prolific batter is the lone Australian to become a part of this exclusive club. Ricky Pointing took 341 innings & 350 matches to reach the feat of 13,000 ODI runs.
Ricky Ponting achieved this feat on June 30, 2010, in a fixture against hosts England at Kennington Oval. He played a pivotal innings of 92 runs in 93 balls & in the process, he unlocked the glorious feat of 13,000 ODI runs. His blistering knock helped Australia to reach a total of 290-5 in the allotted 50 overs. It was because of Pointing’s innings that Australia registered a zealous victory. Aussies backed their good show with lethal bowling to bowled England for 212 runs thereby registering a massive 78-run win. Notably the time when Pointing achieved this remarkable feat, he became the third player to join the elite club of cricketers with 13,000 ODI runs to their name.
4) Kumar Sangakkara
In the illustrious list of batters to reach the fastest 13000 ODI runs, Kumar Sangakkara occupies fourth place. The former Sri Lanka Captain, Sangakkara is one of the finest cricketers in the history of cricket. He retired from Intenrational cricket as the second-highest run-scorer in ODI cricket just behind legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar. Sangakkara bagged 14,234 ODI runs in 404 matches scored in 380 innings at a stunning average of 41.98 with 93 fifties & 25 tons. His outstanding figures indicate his batting prowess & sheer dedication to the sport.
Sangakkara reached the milestone of 13,000 ODI runs in 363 innings & 386 matches. On 3rd December 2014, Sangakkara reached the landmark of 13000 ODI runs in Sri Lanka’s fixture against England held in Hambantota. After making his ODI debut in the Galle fixture against Pakistan, Sangakkara played 440 ODIs over his illustrious career span. He is truly a legend in ODI format & will continue to be a part of ODI format’s rich history.
5) Sanath Jayasuriya
Occupying fifth place on the list of batters to reach the fastest 13,000 ODI runs is Sri Lanka’s revolutionary batter, Sanath Jayasuriya. Known for his aggressive style of play & distinctive approach Jayasuriya took world-class bowlers on a tour by smashing them across the park. The swashbuckling cricketer brought his 13000th ODI run on board during Sri Lanka’s fixture against India in 2009. He achieved the landmark in 416 innings featuring in 428 matches. He currently occupies fourth position on the list of highest run-scorers in ODIs with 13430 runs in 433 innings with 68 fifties & 28 tons in his kitty. The revolutionary batsman who introduced aggressive play in World Cricket is truly the epitome of perfection. His aggressive approach helps Jayasuriya to accomplish 13,000 ODI runs in lesser innings to script his name in the anal of World Cricket.
These are the five batters who are the fastest to reach the 13,000 ODI runs mark. Whether it’s Virat Kohli or Sanath Jayasuriya all are best in their own way & possess a unique style & class that makes them different from others. Which Cricketer according to you is best & why? Share with us your views as we will be happy to see your unique answers.
Also read, Top Records Broken by Virat Kohli in IND vs. PAK Asia Cup
