5 Fastest Batsmen To Reach 2000 Runs In Test Cricket (By Innings)

Australian batsman, Marnus Labuschagne reached a milestone of 2000 Test runs during the ongoing second Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval Ground on Thursday. He went on to bring up his sixth century in Test Cricket and put Australia in a commanding position.

Labuschagne has an outstanding record in Pink-Ball Tests. He is, in fact, the second-highest run-scorer in Pink-Ball Test. In 5 Pink-Ball Tests, the Australian batter has now 584 runs at an average of 97.33, including three centuries and two half-centuries.

Marnus Labuschagne came into bat after Australia had lost the first wicket of Marcus Harris for just 3 runs. He then produced an outstanding 172-run partnership for the second wicket to put Australia in a commanding position. Labuschagne eventually got out after scoring 103 off 305 deliveries, including 8 fours. In this article, let’s take a look at the five fastest batsmen to reach 2000 runs in Test Cricket.

5 Fastest Batsmen To Reach 2000 Runs In Test Cricket (By Innings)

Don Bradman: 22 innings

Widely regarded as the greatest batsman of all time, Don Bradman is no surprise on the list. His unreal average of 99.94 tells you the impact he made with the bat during his tenure in Test cricket. He made a majestic start to his Test Cricket career.

Don Bradman impressed one and all with his consistency and attacking brand of cricket. The Australian batsman reached 2000 runs in Test Cricket in just 22 innings, making him the fastest to reach the landmark in Tests. He went on to notch many more records during his Test Cricket career.

Bradman finished his Test Cricket career with 6996 runs in 52 Tests at an average of 99.94. Bradman hit 29 centuries and 13 half-centuries in Test Cricket.

George Headley: 32 innings

One of the greatest batsmen ever to play for West Indies in Test Cricket, George Headley finds himself second on the list. Headley made his Test Cricket debut in 1930 against England in Barbados. He played for a team, which wasn’t too strong in world cricket at that time.

In a very short span of time, George Headley became an integral cog in the West Indies batting unit. He scored runs consistently and made headlines a number of times for his batting performances. To date, Headley is the second-fastest batsman to complete 2000 runs in Test Cricket. He achieved the feat in 32 innings. Overall, George Headley scored 2190 runs in 22 Tests at an average of 60.83.

Herbert Scutliffe: 33 innings 

At number three is Herbert Sutcliffe, who is regarded as England’s most successful Test batsman. His batting average of 60.73 in Test is the highest among all the England cricketers who played the game. Herbert Sutcliffe was known for his grit, determination, and concentration while batting in the middle.

He was one of the few batsmen who was known to play well even on bad pitches. Herbert Sutcliffe played 54 Tests for England and managed to score 4555 runs at an average of 60.73. He scored 2000 runs in Test Cricket in 33 innings.

Michael Hussey: 33 innings 

There is no denying that Michael Hussey is one of the best late bloomers ever to play the game. He made his debut for Australia at 28 years and became an integral cog in the Australian team across formats in a few years. Hussey made an outstanding start to his Test Cricket career. In only his second Test match, he played a sensational 137-run knock against West Indies. He followed it up with another century in the next Test, bringing his Test average to 120.

Michael Hussey reached 2000 Test runs in just 33 innings, making him the second-fastest Australian and fourth overall to reach the landmark. The southpaw finished his Test Cricket career with 6235 runs in 79 Tests at an average of 51.5, including 29 centuries.

Marnus Labuschagne: 34 innings 

Australia and England are currently taking on each other in the second Ashes test in Adelaide Oval. On the first day of the pink ball, Marnus Labuschagne wrote his name in the record books as he became the fifth-fastest batsman to score 2000 runs in Test Cricket. He went on to bring up his sixth century in Test Cricket while continuing his dream run in Tests.

The 27-year took only 34 innings to reach 2000 runs in Tests. Labuschagne made his Test Cricket debut against Pakistan in October 2018. Though, he showed his class during the 2019 Ashes series, in which he aggregated 353 runs in 4 Tests at an average of 50.43. Marnus has been a regular for Australia in Tests since.

So far in his Test cricket career, he has managed t0 score 2062 runs in just 20 Tests at an average of 62.48.