Records are being broken every day in One Day International cricket. But Indian players have maintained their dominance in this format. Today we are going to tell you about the players who completed the fastest 3000 runs for Team India.
- Shikhar Dhawan (72 innings): Dhawan indeed holds the record for being the fastest Indian player to reach 3,000 ODI runs by innings. He achieved this milestone in just 72 innings since his debut in 2010. Dhawan’s impressive form was highlighted by his nine centuries in these innings, culminating in a total of 6,793 runs across 167 ODIs before his retirement.
- Virat Kohli (75 innings): Virat Kohli is indeed the second-fastest Indian player to reach 3,000 ODI runs by innings. King Kohli achieved this milestone in 75 innings during a match against Sri Lanka in the 2012 Commonwealth Bank series in Adelaide. Virat has continued to set numerous records throughout his career, including becoming the fastest Indian to reach 14,000 ODI runs.
- KL Rahul (78 innings): KL Rahul has indeed become the third-fastest Indian player to reach 3,000 ODI runs, achieving this milestone in 78 innings. This feat was accomplished during the first semi-final of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy against Australia in Dubai. Rahul’s impressive career includes 3,009 runs in 84 ODIs, with an average of 48.53 and a strike rate of 88.03, featuring 7 centuries and 18 half-centuries.
- Navjot Singh Sidhu (79 innings): Navjot Singh Sidhu is indeed the fourth-fastest Indian player to reach 3,000 ODI runs by innings, achieving this milestone in his 79th inning. Sidhu played a total of 127 innings in 136 matches, scoring 4,413 runs with an average of 37.08 and a strike rate of 69.73.
- Sourav Ganguly (82 innings): Sourav Ganguly is the 5th fastest Indian player to reach 3,000 ODI runs by innings is accurate. He achieved this milestone in his 82nd inning during India’s 1999 tour against New Zealand. Ganguly’s career spanned from 1992 to 2007, during which he scored a total of 11,363 runs in 311 ODIs.
These players have showcased remarkable consistency and skill in their ODI careers, contributing significantly to India’s success in international cricket.
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