Fastest batsmen to reach 4000 runs in T20s

Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad completed 4000 runs in the Twenty20 format. He became the 47th player and 2nd Pakistan player to complete 4000 runs in this format. Here we look at the batsmen with fewest innings for 4000 runs in Twenty20 format. List of Fastest batsmen to reach 4000 runs in T20s: 9. Ahmed Shehzad – 149 innings Ahmed Shehzad. (Photo Source: BPL T20) The Pakistan opener, Ahmed Shehzad reached the 4000-run milestone in 149 innings, the joint third Asian alongside Virender Sehwag. Shehzad scored 4001 runs in the shortest format of the game at an average of 28.16 and at a strike-rate of 124.60. He scored 3 centuries and 24 fifties. 8. Virender Sehwag – 149 innings Virender Sehwag KXIP. (Photo Source: BCCI) The attacking Indian opener, Virender Sehwag completed his 4000 runs in T20 format in 149 innings, becoming the 8th fastest player to do so. Sehwag scored 4061 runs in the format at an average of 26.89 and a strike rate of 147.83 and has recorded 2 centuries and 24 fifties. 7. Suresh Raina – 143 innings Suresh Raina. (Photo Source: BCCI) One of the most consistent players in the Indian Premier League, Suresh Raina completed 4000 T20 runs in 143 innings. He scored 6326 runs in the format at an average of 33.12 and a strike rate of 139 with help of 3 centuries a 36 fifties. 6. Brendon McCullum – 141 innings This piece of destruction from New Zealand took 141 innings to reach 4000 runs in T20s. (Photo Source: BCCI) Brendon McCullum, the aggressive opener from New Zealand completed 4000 runs in the T20 format in 141 innings. He scored 6955 runs in the format at an average of 31.32 and a strike rate of 137.07. His career included 7 centuries and 33 fifties. 5. David Warner – 139 innings The Australian opener consumed just 139 innings to get past 4000 runs in T20 format. (Photo Source: BCCI) The left-handed attacking batsman from Australia, David Warner stood as the fifth fastest player to reach 4000 runs in T20 format which he did in 139 innings. Warner scored 6921 runs at an average of 34.71 and a strike rate of 143.61. He has scored 5 centuries and 54 fifties in the format. 4. Virat Kohli – 138 innings Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: BCCI) India’s consistent batsman, Virat Kohli stood as fourth fastest player and fastest Indian to reach 4000 runs in the shortest format of the game. Kohli scored 6461 runs at an average of 41.68 and a strike rate of 133.07 with help of 4 centuries and 46 fifties, completing the 4000 runs in 138 innings. 3. Brad Hodge – 134 innings Brad Hodge RR. (Photo Source: BCCI) Used to been called as a T20 legend, Australia’s Brad Hodge completed 4000 runs in this format in 134 innings. In his overall career, he scored 7052 runs at an average of 36.72 and a strike rate of 131.27. His career included 2 centuries and 46 half centuries. 2. Shaun Marsh – 113 innings (Photo Source: Twitter) The Australian left-hander is the second fastest player to complete 4000 runs in IPL as he did it in 113 innings. He scored 4703 runs at an average of 40.89 and a strike rate of 129.20 in this format scoring 2 centuries and 36 fifties. 1. Chris Gayle – 107 innings Chris Gayle. (© Getty Images) Without any surprise, Chris Gayle topped the list of fastest to 4000 runs in T20 as he took just 107 innings to reach it. Gayle, scored 9668 runs in this format, most by anyone at an average of 42.03 and a strike rate of 150.66. He scored 18 centuries and 60 fifties in this format. Quick Link : Top 5 Extended Losing Streaks in IPL (Note: Stats Updated Till 11th September 2016)

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