ODI cricket remains popular, especially during the World Cup. This article highlights the Fastest Batsmen to Reach 14,000 Runs in ODI Cricket, celebrating their remarkable careers and historic milestones.
Kumar Sangakkara – 378 innings
Kumar Sangakkara, the legendary Sri Lankan left-hander, is one of the fastest to reach 14,000 runs in ODI cricket, ranking just behind Sachin Tendulkar in terms of innings taken. He achieved this milestone in his 378th innings, 28 more than Tendulkar, during the 2015 World Cup in Australia. Over the course of his career, Sangakkara played 404 ODIs, amassing 14,234 runs at an average of 41.98. His remarkable record includes 25 centuries and 93 half-centuries, making him one of the most consistent and prolific batsmen in ODI cricket from 2000 to 2015.
Format | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s |
ODIs | 404 | 380 | 14234 | 169 | 41.98 | 25 | 93 |
Sachin Tendulkar – 350 innings
Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary Indian cricketer, holds the top spot in the run charts for both ODI and Test formats. He concluded his extraordinary ODI career with 18,426 runs from 463 matches at an average of 44, including a record 49 centuries, a feat recently surpassed by Virat Kohli. Tendulkar reached the 14,000-run milestone in ODIs during his 350th innings in 2006, against Pakistan in Peshawar. His consistency and ability to perform on the biggest stages solidified his legacy as one of cricket’s greatest batsmen.
Format | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s |
ODIs | 463 | 452 | 18426 | 200 | 44.83 | 49 | 96 |