Fakhar Zaman, who is the best batsman in Pakistan, bears the record of the fastest 1000 runs in the shortest innings in the record list of ODI contests. In such a situation, there are some brilliantly performing batsmen in the record of ODI, who have gained the lowest innings and fastest 1000 runs completed. Next, We will talk about the List of Top 5 Players Who Scored the Fastest 1000 Runs In ODI.
Fakhar Zaman is a popular and well-performing Pakistani cricketer of 33 years. Fakhar became very famous after scoring a brilliant century of 114 runs in 106 balls in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. Ahead, SportsUnfold is providing you with full details about 5 such players, who hold the record for scoring the fastest century in ODI match history.
List of Top 5 Players Who Scored Fastest 1000 Runs In ODI
| Player Name | Country | Innings |
| Fakhar Zaman | Pakistan | 18 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | Pakistan | 19 |
| Shubman Gill | India | 19 |
| IVA Richards | West Indies | 21 |
| KP Pietersen | England | 21 |
Top 5 Players Who Scored Fastest 1000 Runs In ODI
1. Fakhar Zaman (PAK)
Fakhar Zaman is a well-known Pakistani cricketer. Zaman carries the history of the very fastest 1000 runs in the ODI record, and he is also rated at the top of the list of ODI Match histories. Fakhar is a Left-handed batsman and Slow left-arm orthodox bowler of the Pakistan national cricket squad. Fakhar recreated his last ODI contest on 14 September 2023 against South Africa and his shirt number of 39.
2. Imam-ul-Haq (PAK)
Imam-ul-Haq is also a brilliant cricketer of Pakistan, who has reached the history of becoming the fastest to complete 1000 runs in the record ODI. Haq was honored with a central contract for 2018–19 by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Imam had made the history of achieving the fastest 1000 runs in ODI in just 19 innings. Haq also played his last ODI match on 24 July 2023 against Sri Lanka, and including this match, Haq has played a total of 65 ODI contests in his cricket profession so far in which a total of 2,967 runs have been scored.
3. Shubman Gill (INDIA)
Shubman Gill is one of the very best performing cricketers of India coming third in the ODI record list. John has made history for the fastest 1000 runs in total 19 innings. Shubman played his last ODI contest against Australia on 22 September 2023, with this match Shubman has played a total of 34 contests in his ODI profession in which Gill has scored a total of 1813 runs.
4. IVA Richards (WI)
Viv Richards is a former Antiguan cricketer who comes fourth in the list of ODI records and has made a huge achievement in his name by becoming the fastest to complete 1000 runs in a total of 21 innings. Many people also know Vivi by his real name Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards. He also has some other nicknames like Master Blaster, Smokin’ Joe, and King Viv. Richards played his last Test contest on 8 August 1991 against England. Vivian is considered to be the best cricketer of his generation.
5. KP Pietersen (ENG/ICC)
Kevin Pietersen is the former England cricketer who has achieved the top 5 places in the ODI Records ranking list after completing the fastest 1000 runs in his ODI cricket profession. He has also been the captain of the England cricket team. Pietersen played his last ODI competition on 16 September 2013 against Australia and his shirt number was 24. KP reached this feat by completing 1000 runs in 27 matches in ODI cricket history.
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