Who is fastest batter to complete 7,000 ODI runs?
What's the story
South African cricketer Quinton de Kock recently became the second-fastest player in history to reach 7,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He achieved the feat in his 158th innings, during the third and final ODI against Pakistan at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. The achievement comes as a major milestone for de Kock, who returned to ODIs after two years. Here we take a look at the fastest players to reach 7,000 ODI runs.
#1
Hashim Amla - 150 innings
South African cricketing legend Hashim Amla holds the record for the fastest player to score 7,000 runs in ODIs. He achieved this monumental feat in just 150 innings. Despite being one of the most underrated players of his time, Amla's contributions were immense. Having played 181 ODI games, Amla finished with 8,113 runs at 49.46. He registered 27 tons and 39 fifties.
#2
Fifth South African to reach this milestone
As mentioned, de Kock comes in at second on the list. He reached the 7,000-run mark in just 158 innings. De Kock is one of the finest wicket-keeper batsmen in ODI history and had a brief retirement from 50-over cricket after the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. He has now raced to 7,009 runs at an average of 46.72. His tally includes 22 centuries and 32 fifties.
#3
Kane Williamson - 159 innings
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, who is also his team's leading run-scorer across formats, is third on this list. He reached the 7,000-run mark in just 159 innings. Williamson has played 175 ODIs for New Zealand so far. He owns 7,256 runs at an average of 48.69. The star batter has smashed 15 tons and 47 fifties in the format.
#4
Virat Kohli - 161 innings
Indian batting legend Virat Kohli is the fourth-fastest player to reach 7,000 runs in ODIs, having taken 161 innings. Across 305 matches, the Indian batter owns 14,255 runs with a strike rate of 93.26. His tally includes 51 tons, the most in the format. He also owns 75 fifties. Kohli, who is the second-highest run-getter in ODIs, averages a magnificent 57.71 in the format.