Top 10 Batsmen Fastest To 3000 Runs In ODIs

Top 10 Batsmen Fastest To 3000 Runs In ODIs: Being a limited overs batsman is a challenge, great challenge and is a tedious job. You will have to score runs at a swift pace and not allow the strike rate to drop low. As great as a challenge it may seem to be, some have managed to make a mockery of it and have redefined the art of batting in limited overs with their extraordinary flair and commendable skill. In this article, we will be discussing such players who mastered the art of batting in 50 overs format and have raced to the 3000 run mark sooner than what most would expect. Let’s take a look at the Top 10 Batsmen Fastest To 3000 Runs In ODIs:

8. Brian Lara – 79 innings

Brian Charles Lara of West Indies is easily one of the greatest ever to wield a cricket bat in hand. He holds the coveted record of being the only person alive to register scores off 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500. The Caribbean genius had reached 3000 runs in 79 ODI innings and made a name for himself as a batsman of the highest quality, rock solid temperament and unrivalled virtuosity. He is one of the very few to cross over 10000 runs in ODI cricket and averages over 40 in ODIs and over 50 in tests. He reached the milestone of 3000 runs in ODI cricket in just 79 matches and recorded the feat against New Zealand.

8. Navjot Singh Sidhu – 79 innings

Navjot Singh Sidhu, nicknamed Sherrypaji reached 3000 runs in One Day Internationals in just 79 innings. Sidhu was an attacking opener and one can be rest assured that the run rate wouldn’t drop low when he takes guard at the crease. Sidhu was at his lethal best against spinners and was considered a specialist player of spin. He has over 4000 ODI runs at a healthy average of 37. Sidhu is now a renowned cricket analyst and commentator.