<strong>Top 10 Batsmen Fastest To 3000 Runs In ODIs:</strong> Being a limited overs batsman is a challenge, great challenge and is a tedious job. You will have to score runs at a swift pace and not allow the strike rate to drop low. As great as a challenge it may seem to be, some have managed to make a mockery of it and have redefined the art of batting in limited overs with their extraordinary flair and commendable skill. In this article, we will be discussing such players who mastered the art of batting in 50 overs format and have raced to the 3000 run mark sooner than what most would expect.<strong> Let&#8217;s take a look at the Top 10 Batsmen Fastest To 3000 Runs In ODIs:</strong>

<strong>8. Brian Lara &#8211; 79 innings</strong>

Brian Charles Lara of West Indies is easily one of the greatest ever to wield a cricket bat in hand. He holds the coveted record of being the only person alive to register scores off 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500. The Caribbean genius had reached 3000 runs in 79 ODI innings and made a name for himself as a batsman of the highest quality, rock solid temperament and unrivalled virtuosity. He is one of the very few to cross over 10000 runs in ODI cricket and averages over 40 in ODIs and over 50 in tests. He reached the milestone of 3000 runs in ODI cricket in just 79 matches and recorded the feat against New Zealand.

<strong>8. Navjot Singh Sidhu &#8211; 79 innings</strong>

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-68426" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/05/Navjot-Singh-Sidhu.jpg" alt="Navjot Singh Sidhu" width="600" height="383" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-68426" class="wp-caption-text">Navjot Singh Sidhu batting for India against Australia. (Photo by Bob Thomas/Getty Images).</figcaption>

Navjot Singh Sidhu, nicknamed Sherrypaji reached 3000 runs in One Day Internationals in just 79 innings. Sidhu was an attacking opener and one can be rest assured that the run rate wouldn&#8217;t drop low when he takes guard at the crease. Sidhu was at his lethal best against spinners and was considered a specialist player of spin. He has over 4000 ODI runs at a healthy average of 37. Sidhu is now a renowned cricket analyst and commentator.

<strong>7. Kevin Pietersen &#8211; 78 innings</strong>

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-57701" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/03/Kevin-Pietersen.jpg" alt="Kevin Pietersen" width="640" height="408" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-57701" class="wp-caption-text">England&#8217;s Kevin Pietersen prepares to hit a ball at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, 19 September 2007 during the Twenty20 cricket World Championship match against India. (Photo by ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Kevin Pietersen reached 3000 ODI runs against India in 2008. He reached the milestone in just a matter of 78 innings. Few players in the world have been as intrinsically talented and as naturally gifted as this man Kevin Pietersen. The South African born English batsman has a wide range of shots in his inventory and holds the patent for the unconventional switch hit where a right-handed batsman transforms into a left-handed batsman in the blink of an eye. Personal feuds and differences of opinion with the administration and captain Alastair Cook ruined what could have been one of the greatest careers by any English batsman.

<strong>6. Graham Gooch &#8211; 75 innings</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Graham-Gooch.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9628" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Graham-Gooch.jpg" alt="Graham Gooch" width="640" height="425" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9628" class="wp-caption-text">Graham Gooch. (Photo Source: PA Photos)</figcaption>

Graham Gooch was the most prolific run scorer top-class cricket has ever seen. After he retired in 1997, the statistician Robert Brooke calculated that he had scored 22,211 runs in List A cricket which, added to his 44,846 first-class runs, put him ahead of Jack Hobbs. It was an amazing achievement, especially for a man who gave the impression that he was constantly on the brink of walking out in disgust. He reached 3000 ODI runs in just 75 matches. He was banned for 3 years for leading the rebel tournament against South Africa. Had it not been for that ban period, his career would have been even more illustrious.

<strong>5. Virat Kohli &#8211; 75 innings</strong>

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-51860" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/Virat-Kohli-v-Sri-Lanka-Hobart.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli World T20" width="640" height="462" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-51860" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

One of the most swashbuckling cricketers of this generation is Virat Kohli. He is currently a top batsman in all three forms of the game and has topped most batting charts in recent years. He has reached 3000 ODI runs in just 75 innings and was the fastest Indian to achieve that feat. Virat possesses a conventional batting style and even greats like Viv Richards have said that he reminds Viv of his batting. Virat is India&#8217;s indispensable asset at the no.3 position and has been reliable ever since. He also has <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/top-5-batsmen-fastest-22-odi-hundreds/"><strong>22 ODI hundreds</strong></a> to his name, the fastest ever to reach that milestone.

<strong>4. Kane Williamson &#8211; 73 innings</strong>

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-21754 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Kane-Williamson-ODI-e1434610456316.jpg" alt="Kane Williamson" width="594" height="396" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-21754" class="wp-caption-text">Kane Williamson. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Kane Williamson is the fastest New Zealander ever to reach 3000 ODI runs. He has done that in quick time, that is just 73 innings. Kane Williamson is a very talented right handed batsman who is known for his prowess in all three forms of the game. He averages over 40 in both tests and ODI&#8217;s and has been continually justifying his big reputation consistently over the past three years. If Kane continues his run of form and with the talent that he possesses he sure has the temperament to become one of the greatest New Zealand batters along with the likes of Stephen Fleming and Brendon McCullum.

<strong>3. Shikhar Dhawan &#8211; 72 innings:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Shikhar-Dhawan-ODI-Latest1.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-22653"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-22653" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Shikhar-Dhawan-ODI-Latest1.jpg" alt="Top batsmen from each country" width="640" height="432" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22653" class="wp-caption-text">Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption>

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan had a relatively late entry in Indian cricket. He had been in contention for a spot in the 2000s but got his debut in 2010. Dhawan has done it on a few occasions for India but the only problem with him has been consistency. He has the typical off side shots of a left-hander and aggression as his attributes. Dhawan scored his 3000th run during his centurion knock against Australia in Canberra and with that became among the fastest to get there.

<strong>3. Joe Root &#8211; 72 innings:</strong>

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-82181" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/08/Englands-Joe-Root.jpg" alt="Joe Root England" width="600" height="408" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82181" class="wp-caption-text">England&#8217;s Joe Root.<br>(Photo credit OLLY GREENWOOD/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

England&#8217;s no.3 batsman, Joe Root is one of the dependable players for Brits. Root made his ODI debut for England in 2013 against India. The 25-year-old English batsman led his team to victory in many occasions. Root reached the 3000-run landmark in just 72 innings against Pakistan at Leeds, Headingley. With this feat, Root became the 3rd joint fastest to reach the milestone alongside Gary Kirsten, Shikhar Dhawan and Gordon Greenidge.

<strong>3. Gary Kirsten &#8211; 72 innings</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Gary-Kristen-e1420888677908.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-7980 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Gary-Kristen-e1420888677908.jpg" alt="Gary Kristen" width="495" height="462" sizes="(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7980" class="wp-caption-text">Gary Kristen. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Known as someone with a great cricketing brain Gary Kirsten is in the 4th place in the list having reached 3000 ODI runs in just 72 matches, the 2nd fastest South African to reach the milestone. Gary was never supremely talented but his iron like temperament and great diligence enabled him to succeed in his endeavours. He averages over 40 in both the formats of the game. Gary Kirsten after retirement from professional cricket has made a name for himself as a good coach capable of bringing the best out of any side. He was the coach of the 2011 world cup winning Indian side and is currently the coach of the successful South African team.

<strong>3. Gordon Greenidge &#8211; 72 innings</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Haynes-Greenidge.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-8161" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Haynes-Greenidge.jpg" alt="Gordon Greenidge" width="640" height="418" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-8161" class="wp-caption-text">Gordon Greenidge. (Photo Source: PA Photos)</figcaption>

Gordon Greenidge is a rare blend of both aggressive and defensive stroke play. He learned the art of stonewalling tactics in his early days in the pitches of England and has ever since been successful in both the ODIs and test formats as well. He is the third fastest player ever to reach 3000 runs in ODIs. Never in the game has there been a more withering and dismissive square-cut, nor a more willing and able hooker and puller, but he drove mightily too on both sides of the wicket.

<strong>2. Viv Richards &#8211; 69 innings</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Sir-Viv-Richards.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-8122" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Sir-Viv-Richards.jpg" alt="Sir Viv Richards" width="640" height="460" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-8122" class="wp-caption-text">Sir Viv Richards. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Viv Richards is unique for introducing the aggressive brand of cricket first at a time when batting was done more sort of with a conservative approach. He is a massively destructive batsman and can be a nightmare for even the best of bowlers. Not many even in this modern era can replicate or unleash the aggressive brand of cricket like Viv Richards did. He was one of the fastest ever to reach 3000 ODI runs and did it in just 69 innings. Viv Richards is hailed for revolutionizing the game of cricket and is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen ever to grace the sport of cricket.

<strong>1. Hashim Amla &#8211; 57 innings</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Hashim-Amla-vs-Ireland.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-13057 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Hashim-Amla-vs-Ireland.jpg" alt="Hashim Amla" width="593" height="350" sizes="(max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13057" class="wp-caption-text">Hashim Amla. (Photo Source: Ireland Cricket Twitter Handle)</figcaption>

An epitome of consistency and the pinnacle of diligence, Hashim Amla never ceases to score runs. Scoring 50s is almost like a passionate hobby for this lion-hearted South African opener who thrives on confidence, has a huge appetite for runs and possesses unmatched concentration levels. He is capable of scoring against the best of bowling opposition. Amla was never the most talented player but his achievements in such a short span of time is a testimony to his incredible temperament that distinctly separates the South African from the rest. He is the fastest ever to reach 3000 ODI runs and did it in just 57 innings.

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<em><strong>(All Stats Updated Till 1st September 2016)</strong></em>

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<p><strong>Top 10 Batsmen Fastest To 3000 Runs In ODIs:</strong> Being a limited overs batsman is a challenge, great challenge and is a tedious job. You will have to score runs at a swift pace and not allow the strike rate to drop low. As great as a challenge it may seem to be, some have managed to make a mockery of it and have redefined the art of batting in limited overs with their extraordinary flair and commendable skill. In this article, we will be discussing such players who mastered the art of batting in 50 overs format and have raced to the 3000 run mark sooner than what most would expect.<strong>&nbsp;Let’s take a look at the Top 10 Batsmen Fastest To 3000 Runs In ODIs:</strong></p>
<h4><strong>8. Brian Lara – 79 innings</strong></h4>

<p>Brian Charles Lara of West Indies is easily one of the greatest ever to wield a cricket bat in hand. He holds the coveted record of being the only person alive to register scores off 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500. The Caribbean genius had reached 3000 runs in 79 ODI innings and made a name for himself as a batsman of the highest quality, rock solid temperament and unrivalled virtuosity. He is one of the very few to cross over 10000 runs in ODI cricket and averages over 40 in ODIs and over 50 in tests. He reached the milestone of 3000 runs in ODI cricket in just 79 matches and recorded the feat against New Zealand.</p>
<h4><strong>8. Navjot Singh Sidhu – 79 innings</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_68426" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-68426" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-68426" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/05/Navjot-Singh-Sidhu.jpg" alt="Navjot Singh Sidhu" width="600" height="383" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-68426" class="wp-caption-text">Navjot Singh Sidhu batting for India against Australia. (Photo by Bob Thomas/Getty Images).</figcaption></figure>
<p>Navjot Singh Sidhu, nicknamed Sherrypaji reached 3000 runs in One Day Internationals in just 79 innings. Sidhu was an attacking opener and one can be rest assured that the run rate wouldn’t drop low when he takes guard at the crease. Sidhu was at his lethal best against spinners and was considered a specialist player of spin. He&nbsp;has over 4000 ODI runs at a healthy average of 37. Sidhu is now a renowned cricket analyst and commentator.</p>
<h4><strong>7. Kevin Pietersen – 78 innings</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_57701" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-57701" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-57701" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/03/Kevin-Pietersen.jpg" alt="Kevin Pietersen" width="640" height="408" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-57701" class="wp-caption-text">England’s Kevin Pietersen prepares to hit a ball at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, 19 September 2007 during the Twenty20 cricket World Championship match against India. (Photo by ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Kevin Pietersen reached 3000 ODI runs against India in 2008. He reached the milestone in just a matter of 78 innings. Few players in the world have been as intrinsically talented and as naturally gifted as this man Kevin Pietersen. The South African born English batsman has a wide range of shots in his inventory and holds the patent for the unconventional switch hit where a right-handed batsman transforms into a left-handed batsman in the blink of an eye. Personal feuds and differences of opinion with the administration and captain Alastair Cook ruined what could have been one of the greatest careers by any English batsman.</p>
<h4><strong>6. Graham Gooch – 75 innings</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_9628" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9628" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Graham-Gooch.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-9628" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Graham-Gooch.jpg" alt="Graham Gooch" width="640" height="425" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9628" class="wp-caption-text">Graham Gooch. (Photo Source: PA Photos)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Graham Gooch was the most prolific run scorer top-class cricket has ever seen. After he retired in 1997, the statistician Robert Brooke calculated that he had scored 22,211 runs in List A cricket which, added to his 44,846 first-class runs, put him ahead of Jack Hobbs. It was an amazing achievement, especially for a man who gave the impression that he was constantly on the brink of walking out in disgust. He reached 3000 ODI runs in just 75 matches. He was banned for 3 years for leading the rebel tournament against South Africa. Had it not been for that ban period, his career would have been even more illustrious.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Virat Kohli – 75 innings</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_51860" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-51860" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-51860" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/Virat-Kohli-v-Sri-Lanka-Hobart.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli World T20" width="640" height="462" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-51860" class="wp-caption-text">(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>One of the most swashbuckling cricketers of this generation is Virat Kohli. He is currently a top batsman in all three forms of the game and has topped most batting charts in recent years. He has reached 3000 ODI runs in just 75 innings and was the fastest Indian to achieve that feat. Virat possesses a conventional batting style and even greats like Viv Richards have said that he reminds Viv of his batting. Virat is India’s indispensable asset at the no.3 position and has been reliable ever since. He also has <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/top-5-batsmen-fastest-22-odi-hundreds/"><strong>22 ODI hundreds</strong></a> to his name, the fastest ever to reach that milestone.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Kane Williamson – 73 innings</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_21754" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-21754" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="wp-image-21754 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Kane-Williamson-ODI-e1434610456316.jpg" alt="Kane Williamson" width="594" height="396" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-21754" class="wp-caption-text">Kane Williamson. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Kane Williamson is the fastest New Zealander ever to reach 3000 ODI runs. He has done that in quick time, that is just 73 innings. Kane Williamson is a very talented right handed batsman who is known for his prowess in all three forms of the game. He averages over 40 in both tests and ODI’s and has been continually justifying his big reputation consistently over the past three years. If Kane continues his run of form and with the talent that he possesses he sure has the temperament to become one of the greatest New Zealand batters along with the likes of Stephen Fleming and Brendon McCullum.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Shikhar Dhawan – 72 innings:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_22653" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22653" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Shikhar-Dhawan-ODI-Latest1.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-22653"><amp-img class="wp-image-22653" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Shikhar-Dhawan-ODI-Latest1.jpg" alt="Top batsmen from each country" width="640" height="432" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22653" class="wp-caption-text">Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan had a relatively late entry in Indian cricket. He had been in contention for a spot in the 2000s but got his debut in 2010. Dhawan has done it on a few occasions for India but the only problem with him has been consistency. He has the typical off side shots of a left-hander and aggression as his attributes. Dhawan scored his 3000th run during his centurion knock against Australia in Canberra and with that became among the fastest to get there.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Joe Root – 72 innings:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_82181" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82181" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-82181" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/08/Englands-Joe-Root.jpg" alt="Joe Root England" width="600" height="408" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82181" class="wp-caption-text">England’s Joe Root.<br>(Photo credit OLLY GREENWOOD/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>England’s no.3 batsman, Joe Root is one of the dependable players for Brits. Root made his ODI debut for England in 2013 against India. The 25-year-old English batsman led his team to victory in many occasions. Root reached the 3000-run landmark in just 72 innings against Pakistan at Leeds, Headingley. With this feat, Root became the 3rd joint fastest to reach the milestone alongside Gary Kirsten, Shikhar Dhawan and Gordon Greenidge.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Gary Kirsten – 72 innings</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_7980" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7980" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Gary-Kristen-e1420888677908.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-7980 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Gary-Kristen-e1420888677908.jpg" alt="Gary Kristen" width="495" height="462" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7980" class="wp-caption-text">Gary Kristen. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Known as someone with a great cricketing brain Gary Kirsten is in the 4th place in the list having reached 3000 ODI runs in just 72 matches, the 2nd fastest South African to reach the milestone. Gary was never supremely talented but his iron like temperament and great diligence enabled him to succeed in his endeavours. He averages over 40 in both the formats of the game. Gary Kirsten after retirement from professional cricket has made a name for himself as a good coach capable of bringing the best out of any side. He was the coach of the 2011 world cup winning Indian side and is currently the coach of the successful South African team.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Gordon Greenidge – 72 innings</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_8161" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-8161" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Haynes-Greenidge.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-8161" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Haynes-Greenidge.jpg" alt="Gordon Greenidge" width="640" height="418" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-8161" class="wp-caption-text">Gordon Greenidge. (Photo Source: PA Photos)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Gordon Greenidge is a rare blend of both aggressive and defensive stroke play. He learned the art of stonewalling tactics in his early days in the pitches of England and has ever since been successful in both the ODIs and test formats as well. He is the third fastest player ever to reach 3000 runs in ODIs. Never in the game has there been a more withering and dismissive square-cut, nor a more willing and able hooker and puller, but he drove mightily too on both sides of the wicket.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Viv Richards – 69 innings</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_8122" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-8122" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Sir-Viv-Richards.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-8122" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Sir-Viv-Richards.jpg" alt="Sir Viv Richards" width="640" height="460" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-8122" class="wp-caption-text">Sir Viv Richards. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Viv Richards is unique for introducing the aggressive brand of cricket first at a time when batting was done more sort of with a conservative approach. He is a massively destructive batsman and can be a nightmare for even the best of bowlers. Not many even in this modern era can replicate or unleash the aggressive brand of cricket like Viv Richards did. He was one of the fastest ever to reach 3000 ODI runs and did it in just 69 innings. Viv Richards is hailed for revolutionizing the game of cricket and is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen ever to grace the sport of cricket.</p>
<h4><strong>1. Hashim Amla – 57 innings</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_13057" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13057" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Hashim-Amla-vs-Ireland.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-13057 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Hashim-Amla-vs-Ireland.jpg" alt="Hashim Amla" width="593" height="350" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13057" class="wp-caption-text">Hashim Amla. (Photo Source: Ireland Cricket Twitter Handle)</figcaption></figure>
<p>An epitome of consistency and the pinnacle of diligence, Hashim Amla never ceases to score runs. Scoring 50s is almost like a passionate hobby for this lion-hearted South African opener who thrives on confidence, has a huge appetite for runs&nbsp;and possesses unmatched concentration levels. He is capable of scoring against the best of bowling opposition. Amla was never the most talented player but his achievements in such a short span of time is a testimony to his incredible temperament that distinctly separates the South African from the rest. He is the fastest ever to reach 3000 ODI runs and did it in just 57 innings.</p>
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<p><em><strong>(All Stats Updated Till 1st September 2016)</strong></em></p>

<p><strong>Top 10 Batsmen Fastest To 3000 Runs In ODIs:</strong> Being a limited overs batsman is a challenge, great challenge and is a tedious job. You will have to score runs at a swift pace and not allow the strike rate to drop low. As great as a challenge it may seem to be, some have managed to make a mockery of it and have redefined the art of batting in limited overs with their extraordinary flair and commendable skill. In this article, we will be discussing such players who mastered the art of batting in 50 overs format and have raced to the 3000 run mark sooner than what most would expect.<strong> Let&#8217;s take a look at the Top 10 Batsmen Fastest To 3000 Runs In ODIs:</strong></p>
<h4><strong>8. Brian Lara &#8211; 79 innings</strong></h4>

<p>Brian Charles Lara of West Indies is easily one of the greatest ever to wield a cricket bat in hand. He holds the coveted record of being the only person alive to register scores off 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500. The Caribbean genius had reached 3000 runs in 79 ODI innings and made a name for himself as a batsman of the highest quality, rock solid temperament and unrivalled virtuosity. He is one of the very few to cross over 10000 runs in ODI cricket and averages over 40 in ODIs and over 50 in tests. He reached the milestone of 3000 runs in ODI cricket in just 79 matches and recorded the feat against New Zealand.</p>
<h4><strong>8. Navjot Singh Sidhu &#8211; 79 innings</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_68426" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-68426" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-68426" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/05/Navjot-Singh-Sidhu.jpg" alt="Navjot Singh Sidhu" width="600" height="383" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-68426" class="wp-caption-text">Navjot Singh Sidhu batting for India against Australia. (Photo by Bob Thomas/Getty Images).</figcaption></figure>
<p>Navjot Singh Sidhu, nicknamed Sherrypaji reached 3000 runs in One Day Internationals in just 79 innings. Sidhu was an attacking opener and one can be rest assured that the run rate wouldn&#8217;t drop low when he takes guard at the crease. Sidhu was at his lethal best against spinners and was considered a specialist player of spin. He has over 4000 ODI runs at a healthy average of 37. Sidhu is now a renowned cricket analyst and commentator.</p>
<h4><strong>7. Kevin Pietersen &#8211; 78 innings</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_57701" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-57701" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-57701" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/03/Kevin-Pietersen.jpg" alt="Kevin Pietersen" width="640" height="408" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-57701" class="wp-caption-text">England&#8217;s Kevin Pietersen prepares to hit a ball at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, 19 September 2007 during the Twenty20 cricket World Championship match against India. (Photo by ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Kevin Pietersen reached 3000 ODI runs against India in 2008. He reached the milestone in just a matter of 78 innings. Few players in the world have been as intrinsically talented and as naturally gifted as this man Kevin Pietersen. The South African born English batsman has a wide range of shots in his inventory and holds the patent for the unconventional switch hit where a right-handed batsman transforms into a left-handed batsman in the blink of an eye. Personal feuds and differences of opinion with the administration and captain Alastair Cook ruined what could have been one of the greatest careers by any English batsman.</p>
<h4><strong>6. Graham Gooch &#8211; 75 innings</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_9628" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9628" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Graham-Gooch.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9628" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Graham-Gooch.jpg" alt="Graham Gooch" width="640" height="425" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9628" class="wp-caption-text">Graham Gooch. (Photo Source: PA Photos)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Graham Gooch was the most prolific run scorer top-class cricket has ever seen. After he retired in 1997, the statistician Robert Brooke calculated that he had scored 22,211 runs in List A cricket which, added to his 44,846 first-class runs, put him ahead of Jack Hobbs. It was an amazing achievement, especially for a man who gave the impression that he was constantly on the brink of walking out in disgust. He reached 3000 ODI runs in just 75 matches. He was banned for 3 years for leading the rebel tournament against South Africa. Had it not been for that ban period, his career would have been even more illustrious.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Virat Kohli &#8211; 75 innings</strong></h4>
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<p>One of the most swashbuckling cricketers of this generation is Virat Kohli. He is currently a top batsman in all three forms of the game and has topped most batting charts in recent years. He has reached 3000 ODI runs in just 75 innings and was the fastest Indian to achieve that feat. Virat possesses a conventional batting style and even greats like Viv Richards have said that he reminds Viv of his batting. Virat is India&#8217;s indispensable asset at the no.3 position and has been reliable ever since. He also has <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/top-5-batsmen-fastest-22-odi-hundreds/"><strong>22 ODI hundreds</strong></a> to his name, the fastest ever to reach that milestone.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Kane Williamson &#8211; 73 innings</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_21754" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-21754" style="width: 594px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-21754 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Kane-Williamson-ODI-e1434610456316.jpg" alt="Kane Williamson" width="594" height="396" sizes="(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-21754" class="wp-caption-text">Kane Williamson. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Kane Williamson is the fastest New Zealander ever to reach 3000 ODI runs. He has done that in quick time, that is just 73 innings. Kane Williamson is a very talented right handed batsman who is known for his prowess in all three forms of the game. He averages over 40 in both tests and ODI&#8217;s and has been continually justifying his big reputation consistently over the past three years. If Kane continues his run of form and with the talent that he possesses he sure has the temperament to become one of the greatest New Zealand batters along with the likes of Stephen Fleming and Brendon McCullum.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Shikhar Dhawan &#8211; 72 innings:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_22653" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22653" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Shikhar-Dhawan-ODI-Latest1.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-22653"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-22653" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Shikhar-Dhawan-ODI-Latest1.jpg" alt="Top batsmen from each country" width="640" height="432" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22653" class="wp-caption-text">Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan had a relatively late entry in Indian cricket. He had been in contention for a spot in the 2000s but got his debut in 2010. Dhawan has done it on a few occasions for India but the only problem with him has been consistency. He has the typical off side shots of a left-hander and aggression as his attributes. Dhawan scored his 3000th run during his centurion knock against Australia in Canberra and with that became among the fastest to get there.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Joe Root &#8211; 72 innings:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_82181" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-82181" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-82181" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/08/Englands-Joe-Root.jpg" alt="Joe Root England" width="600" height="408" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-82181" class="wp-caption-text">England&#8217;s Joe Root.<br>(Photo credit OLLY GREENWOOD/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>England&#8217;s no.3 batsman, Joe Root is one of the dependable players for Brits. Root made his ODI debut for England in 2013 against India. The 25-year-old English batsman led his team to victory in many occasions. Root reached the 3000-run landmark in just 72 innings against Pakistan at Leeds, Headingley. With this feat, Root became the 3rd joint fastest to reach the milestone alongside Gary Kirsten, Shikhar Dhawan and Gordon Greenidge.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Gary Kirsten &#8211; 72 innings</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_7980" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7980" style="width: 495px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Gary-Kristen-e1420888677908.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-7980 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Gary-Kristen-e1420888677908.jpg" alt="Gary Kristen" width="495" height="462" sizes="(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7980" class="wp-caption-text">Gary Kristen. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Known as someone with a great cricketing brain Gary Kirsten is in the 4th place in the list having reached 3000 ODI runs in just 72 matches, the 2nd fastest South African to reach the milestone. Gary was never supremely talented but his iron like temperament and great diligence enabled him to succeed in his endeavours. He averages over 40 in both the formats of the game. Gary Kirsten after retirement from professional cricket has made a name for himself as a good coach capable of bringing the best out of any side. He was the coach of the 2011 world cup winning Indian side and is currently the coach of the successful South African team.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Gordon Greenidge &#8211; 72 innings</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_8161" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-8161" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Haynes-Greenidge.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-8161" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Haynes-Greenidge.jpg" alt="Gordon Greenidge" width="640" height="418" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-8161" class="wp-caption-text">Gordon Greenidge. (Photo Source: PA Photos)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Gordon Greenidge is a rare blend of both aggressive and defensive stroke play. He learned the art of stonewalling tactics in his early days in the pitches of England and has ever since been successful in both the ODIs and test formats as well. He is the third fastest player ever to reach 3000 runs in ODIs. Never in the game has there been a more withering and dismissive square-cut, nor a more willing and able hooker and puller, but he drove mightily too on both sides of the wicket.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Viv Richards &#8211; 69 innings</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_8122" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-8122" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Sir-Viv-Richards.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-8122" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Sir-Viv-Richards.jpg" alt="Sir Viv Richards" width="640" height="460" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-8122" class="wp-caption-text">Sir Viv Richards. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Viv Richards is unique for introducing the aggressive brand of cricket first at a time when batting was done more sort of with a conservative approach. He is a massively destructive batsman and can be a nightmare for even the best of bowlers. Not many even in this modern era can replicate or unleash the aggressive brand of cricket like Viv Richards did. He was one of the fastest ever to reach 3000 ODI runs and did it in just 69 innings. Viv Richards is hailed for revolutionizing the game of cricket and is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen ever to grace the sport of cricket.</p>
<h4><strong>1. Hashim Amla &#8211; 57 innings</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_13057" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13057" style="width: 593px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Hashim-Amla-vs-Ireland.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-13057 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Hashim-Amla-vs-Ireland.jpg" alt="Hashim Amla" width="593" height="350" sizes="(max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13057" class="wp-caption-text">Hashim Amla. (Photo Source: Ireland Cricket Twitter Handle)</figcaption></figure>
<p>An epitome of consistency and the pinnacle of diligence, Hashim Amla never ceases to score runs. Scoring 50s is almost like a passionate hobby for this lion-hearted South African opener who thrives on confidence, has a huge appetite for runs and possesses unmatched concentration levels. He is capable of scoring against the best of bowling opposition. Amla was never the most talented player but his achievements in such a short span of time is a testimony to his incredible temperament that distinctly separates the South African from the rest. He is the fastest ever to reach 3000 ODI runs and did it in just 57 innings.</p>
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<p><em><strong>(All Stats Updated Till 1st September 2016)</strong></em></p>

Top 10 Batsmen Fastest To 3000 Runs In ODIs

Top 10 Batsmen Fastest To 3000 Runs In ODIs: Being a limited overs batsman is a challenge, great challenge and is a tedious job. You will have to score runs