Listing fastest Indian batters to complete 4,000 T20 runs
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Tilak Varma, the dashing left-handed batter, recently became the third-fastest Indian to complete 4,000 runs in T20 cricket. He achieved this milestone during his unbeaten knock of 25 off 34 balls in the third T20I against South Africa in Dharamsala on Sunday. His efforts powered India to victory in a low-scoring game. On this note, we list down the fastest Indian batters to complete 4,000 T20 runs (by innings).
#3
Tilak Varma - 125 innings
Varma achieved the 4,000-run mark in just 125 innings. The southpaw has now raced to 4,019 runs as he averages 43.21 and has a strike rate of 143.99, as per ESPNcricinfo. His tally includes four tons and 23 half-centuries. Varma has racked up 1,100 T20I runs for India at 48.26. 1,499 of his T20 runs have come in the Indian Premier League at 37.47, all for Mumbai Indians.
#2
KL Rahul - 117 innings
One of the most consistent batters in T20 cricket, KL Rahul takes the second spot on this list, having taken 117 innings. The veteran currently owns 8,125 runs across 239 matches in the 20-over format. He averages a neat 42.53 and has a strike rate of 136.69. In addition to seven tons, he has 68 fifties. Rahul boasts 2,265 runs in T20Is at an average of 37.75. 5,222 of his runs have come in the IPL at 46.21.
#1
Ruturaj Gaikward - 116 innings
The fastest Indian to accomplish 4,000 runs in men's T20 cricket is Ruturaj Gaikwad. He achieved this milestone in just 116 innings. In his overall T20 career, Gaikwad has played 151 games and scored 5,002 runs at an average of 39.07. His strike rate is a healthy 140.54. His tally includes six centuries and 35 fifties. Gaikwad has tallied 2,502 runs in the IPL at 40.35. For India, he has clobbered 633 T20I runs at 39.56.