Top 5 captains fastest to 3000 runs in ODI cricket (by innings): Being a Captain of your national cricket team is one the greatest honors a cricketer can get. And to keep performing as the captain is a different matter altogether since one needs to deal with the pressure and duties that come along with being a captain. Here are 5 such captains that excelled at their main jobs of making runs while leading their teams.

5. Sir Vivian Richards- 90

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Sir-Viv-Richards.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9458" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sir-Viv-Richards.jpg" alt="Sir Viv's (Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="640" height="421" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9458" class="wp-caption-text">Sir Viv Richards scored 3000th run as captain in 90 innings.(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

The greatest ODI batsman of all time along with Sachin Tendulkar, Sir Viv Richards took over as captain from Clive Lloyd after the latter retired form cricket in 1985. Richards then started building his own legacy different from Lloyd and that included giving chances to new faces and unearthing new talents like Lloyd did. Richards made 3000 runs as captain in his 90th innings.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/02/SAf-Eng.png"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-6716 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/SAf-Eng.png" alt="South Africa's Graeme Smith has taken 15 catches in World cup. (Photo: Getty Images) " width="461" height="605" sizes="(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6716" class="wp-caption-text">South Africa&#8217;s Graeme Smith scored his 3000th run as captain in 83 innings.(Photo: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Former South African skipper Graeme Smith made his 3000 runs as captain in his 83rd inning. Smith was an opener with quite an unorthodox grip and technique with very strong leg side play and good off side play square of the wicket. He got the captaincy from Shaun Pollock whow as sacked after the 2003 World Cup group stage exit. Smith was only 22 at that time and turned out to be one of the most respected and inspiring leaders for the Proteas team.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Sourav-Ganguly.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9217 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sourav-Ganguly.jpg" alt="Sourav Ganguly scored 3000th run as captain in 74th inning. (Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="358" height="609" sizes="(max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9217" class="wp-caption-text">Sourav Ganguly scored 3000th run as captain in 74th inning. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Sourav Ganguly made his 3000th run as captain in his 74th innings. Indian Captain Sourav Ganguly took over from Sachin Tendulkar after the latter stood down after defeat against South Africa in the 2000 home series. The team has lost 2-3 main players due to match fixing allegations and retirement and young Ganguly got the nod to lead India into the new millennium. Ganguly brought a new way of aggressive cricket with him and built a team around youngsters like Yuvraj Singh, Zaheer Khan, Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh. He had full support from seniors like Sachin and Kumble. Ganguly went on to become the most successful Indian captain until Dhoni took over in 2007.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/02/MS-Dhoni-e1424250333207.png"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-6727 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-e1424250333207.png" alt="MS Dhoni scored 3000th run as captain in 70 innings. (Photo Source: AFP )" width="438" height="298" sizes="(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6727" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni scored 3000th run as captain in 70 innings. (Photo Source: AFP )</figcaption>

The current limited overs captain MS Dhoni made his 3000th run as captain in his 70th innings. Dhoni was chosen to lead India in the 2007 World T20 after the seniors refused to play in the tournament. He won the World title and took over from Rahul Dravid in the ODI format as full captain. And after the retirement of Anil Kumble in 2008, became the full time skipper of India. Dhoni led India to series wins over Australia, Sri Lanka at home to go with the 2008 win Australian Triseries, 2011 World Cup and 4-0 white wash over Australia at home in 2013. He recently announced his retirement from the test arena and is leading India in their defense of their World Cup crown.

1. AB de Villiers- 60

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/02/Ab-de-Villier-twitter-reactions.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-12773 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ab-de-Villier-twitter-reactions.jpg" alt="fastest 150s in ODI cricket" width="458" height="316" sizes="(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-12773" class="wp-caption-text">AB de Villiers scored 3000th run as captain in 60 innings. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

AB de Villiers was the default leader of the South African side after Graeme Smith retired in 2013.  He made his 3000th run in his 60th innings as Captain during his hurricane like innings of 162* against West Indies in World Cup 2015. He hit 8 sixes in his innings and took South Africa to 408 runs from 50 overs. South Africa dismissed Windies for 151 runs and won the match by a record 257 runs.

*All the stats updated till 27th Feb 2015.

Top 5 captains fastest to 3000 runs in ODI cricket (by innings): Being a Captain of your national cricket team is one the greatest honors a cricketer can get. And to keep performing as the captain is a different matter altogether since one needs to deal with the pressure and duties that come along with being a captain. Here are 5 such captains that excelled at their main jobs of making runs while leading their teams.
5. Sir Vivian Richards- 90
<figure id="attachment_9458" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9458" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Sir-Viv-Richards.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-9458" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sir-Viv-Richards.jpg" alt="Sir Viv's (Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="640" height="421" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9458" class="wp-caption-text">Sir Viv Richards scored 3000th run as captain in 90 innings.(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The greatest ODI batsman of all time along with Sachin Tendulkar, Sir Viv Richards took over as captain from Clive Lloyd after the latter retired form cricket in 1985. Richards then started building his own legacy different from Lloyd and that included giving chances to new faces and unearthing new talents like Lloyd did. 
Richards made 3000 runs as captain in his 90th innings. 

&nbsp;4. Graeme Smith- 83
<figure id="attachment_6716" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6716" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/02/SAf-Eng.png"><amp-img class="wp-image-6716 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/SAf-Eng.png" alt="South Africa's Graeme Smith has taken 15 catches in World cup. (Photo: Getty Images) " width="461" height="605" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6716" class="wp-caption-text">South Africa’s Graeme Smith scored his 3000th run as captain in 83 innings.(Photo: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Former South African skipper Graeme Smith made his 3000 runs as captain in his 83rd inning. Smith was an opener with quite an unorthodox grip and technique with very strong leg side play and good off side play square of the wicket. He got the captaincy from Shaun Pollock whow as sacked after the 2003 World Cup group stage exit. Smith was only 22 at that time and turned out to be one of the most respected and inspiring leaders for the Proteas team. 

3. Sourav Ganguly- 74
<figure id="attachment_9217" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9217" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Sourav-Ganguly.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-9217 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sourav-Ganguly.jpg" alt="Sourav Ganguly scored 3000th run as captain in 74th inning. (Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="358" height="609" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9217" class="wp-caption-text">Sourav Ganguly scored 3000th run as captain in 74th inning. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Sourav Ganguly made his 3000th run as captain in his 74th innings. 
Indian Captain Sourav Ganguly took over from Sachin Tendulkar after the latter stood down after defeat against South Africa in the 2000 home series. The team has lost 2-3 main players due to match fixing allegations and retirement and young Ganguly got the nod to lead India into the new millennium. Ganguly brought a new way of aggressive cricket with him and built a team around youngsters like Yuvraj Singh, Zaheer Khan, Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh. 
He had full support from seniors like Sachin and Kumble. Ganguly went on to become the most successful Indian captain until Dhoni took over in 2007. 

2. MS Dhoni- 70
<figure id="attachment_6727" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6727" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/02/MS-Dhoni-e1424250333207.png"><amp-img class="wp-image-6727 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-e1424250333207.png" alt="MS Dhoni scored 3000th run as captain in 70 innings. (Photo Source: AFP )" width="438" height="298" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6727" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni scored 3000th run as captain in 70 innings. (Photo Source: AFP )</figcaption></figure>
The current limited overs captain MS Dhoni made his 3000th run as captain in his 70th innings. Dhoni was chosen to lead India in the 2007 World T20 after the seniors refused to play in the tournament. He won the World title and took over from Rahul Dravid in the ODI format as full captain. And after the retirement of Anil Kumble in 2008, became the full time skipper of India. 
Dhoni led India to series wins over Australia, Sri Lanka at home to go with the 2008 win Australian Triseries, 2011 World Cup and 4-0 white wash over Australia at home in 2013. 
He recently announced his retirement from the test arena and is leading India in their defense of their World Cup crown. 

1. AB de Villiers- 60 

<figure id="attachment_12773" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-12773" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/02/Ab-de-Villier-twitter-reactions.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-12773 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ab-de-Villier-twitter-reactions.jpg" alt="fastest 150s in ODI cricket" width="458" height="316" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-12773" class="wp-caption-text">AB de Villiers scored 3000th run as captain in 60 innings. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
AB de Villiers was the default leader of the South African side after Graeme Smith retired in 2013. &nbsp;He made his 3000th run in his 60th innings as Captain during his hurricane like innings of 162* against West Indies in World Cup 2015. He hit 8 sixes in his innings and took South Africa to 408 runs from 50 overs. South Africa dismissed Windies for 151 runs and won the match by a record 257 runs.
*All the stats updated till 27th Feb 2015.

Top 5 captains fastest to 3000 runs in ODI cricket (by innings): Being a Captain of your national cricket team is one the greatest honors a cricketer can get. And to keep performing as the captain is a different matter altogether since one needs to deal with the pressure and duties that come along with being a captain. Here are 5 such captains that excelled at their main jobs of making runs while leading their teams.
5. Sir Vivian Richards- 90
<figure id="attachment_9458" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9458" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Sir-Viv-Richards.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9458" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sir-Viv-Richards.jpg" alt="Sir Viv's (Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="640" height="421" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9458" class="wp-caption-text">Sir Viv Richards scored 3000th run as captain in 90 innings.(Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The greatest ODI batsman of all time along with Sachin Tendulkar, Sir Viv Richards took over as captain from Clive Lloyd after the latter retired form cricket in 1985. Richards then started building his own legacy different from Lloyd and that included giving chances to new faces and unearthing new talents like Lloyd did. 
Richards made 3000 runs as captain in his 90th innings. 

 4. Graeme Smith- 83
<figure id="attachment_6716" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6716" style="width: 461px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/02/SAf-Eng.png"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-6716 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/SAf-Eng.png" alt="South Africa's Graeme Smith has taken 15 catches in World cup. (Photo: Getty Images) " width="461" height="605" sizes="(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6716" class="wp-caption-text">South Africa&#8217;s Graeme Smith scored his 3000th run as captain in 83 innings.(Photo: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Former South African skipper Graeme Smith made his 3000 runs as captain in his 83rd inning. Smith was an opener with quite an unorthodox grip and technique with very strong leg side play and good off side play square of the wicket. He got the captaincy from Shaun Pollock whow as sacked after the 2003 World Cup group stage exit. Smith was only 22 at that time and turned out to be one of the most respected and inspiring leaders for the Proteas team. 

3. Sourav Ganguly- 74
<figure id="attachment_9217" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9217" style="width: 358px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Sourav-Ganguly.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-9217 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sourav-Ganguly.jpg" alt="Sourav Ganguly scored 3000th run as captain in 74th inning. (Photo Source: Getty Images)" width="358" height="609" sizes="(max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9217" class="wp-caption-text">Sourav Ganguly scored 3000th run as captain in 74th inning. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Sourav Ganguly made his 3000th run as captain in his 74th innings. 
Indian Captain Sourav Ganguly took over from Sachin Tendulkar after the latter stood down after defeat against South Africa in the 2000 home series. The team has lost 2-3 main players due to match fixing allegations and retirement and young Ganguly got the nod to lead India into the new millennium. Ganguly brought a new way of aggressive cricket with him and built a team around youngsters like Yuvraj Singh, Zaheer Khan, Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh. 
He had full support from seniors like Sachin and Kumble. Ganguly went on to become the most successful Indian captain until Dhoni took over in 2007. 

2. MS Dhoni- 70
<figure id="attachment_6727" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6727" style="width: 438px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/02/MS-Dhoni-e1424250333207.png"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-6727 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-e1424250333207.png" alt="MS Dhoni scored 3000th run as captain in 70 innings. (Photo Source: AFP )" width="438" height="298" sizes="(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6727" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni scored 3000th run as captain in 70 innings. (Photo Source: AFP )</figcaption></figure>
The current limited overs captain MS Dhoni made his 3000th run as captain in his 70th innings. Dhoni was chosen to lead India in the 2007 World T20 after the seniors refused to play in the tournament. He won the World title and took over from Rahul Dravid in the ODI format as full captain. And after the retirement of Anil Kumble in 2008, became the full time skipper of India. 
Dhoni led India to series wins over Australia, Sri Lanka at home to go with the 2008 win Australian Triseries, 2011 World Cup and 4-0 white wash over Australia at home in 2013. 
He recently announced his retirement from the test arena and is leading India in their defense of their World Cup crown. 

1. AB de Villiers- 60 

<figure id="attachment_12773" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-12773" style="width: 458px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/02/Ab-de-Villier-twitter-reactions.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-12773 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ab-de-Villier-twitter-reactions.jpg" alt="fastest 150s in ODI cricket" width="458" height="316" sizes="(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-12773" class="wp-caption-text">AB de Villiers scored 3000th run as captain in 60 innings. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
AB de Villiers was the default leader of the South African side after Graeme Smith retired in 2013.  He made his 3000th run in his 60th innings as Captain during his hurricane like innings of 162* against West Indies in World Cup 2015. He hit 8 sixes in his innings and took South Africa to 408 runs from 50 overs. South Africa dismissed Windies for 151 runs and won the match by a record 257 runs.
*All the stats updated till 27th Feb 2015.

Top 5 Captains fastest to 3000 runs in ODI cricket (by innings)

Top 5 captains fastest to 3000 runs in ODI cricket (by innings): Being a Captain of your national cricket team is one the greatest honors a cricketer can get. And to keep performing as the captain is a different matter altogether since one needs to deal with the pressure and duties that come along with being a captain.