5 Fastest Batsmen To Reach 2000 T20I Runs

Cricket has been becoming a game that has leaned more and more towards the batsmen and it is evident from the records that have been broken easily by the modern era of batsmen. The evolvement of the game has made it possible for batsmen to score runs easily and on a consistent basis.

Any record cannot be assured that it will not be broken and it is a case of adapting to the newer era of the game. It is important to contribute to the team’s needs and have made an impact on the team’s success. Here are the 5 fastest batsmen to reach 2000 T20 international runs.

5 Fastest Batsmen To Reach 2000 T20I Runs

Martin Guptill – 68 innings

The New Zealand opener Martin Guptill is the fifth-fastest batsman to reach the landmark of 2000 T20I runs and he took 68 innings to achieve the feat. Guptill is one of the best strikers of the cricket ball and he is a better T20 player than the other formats. He is ranked 9th in the ICC T20 rankings as of now.

The 34-year-old is one of the fewest batsmen to have scored centuries in all three formats and he has played 102 T20 internationals and has scored 2939 runs at an average of 32.3 and a healthy strike rate of 136.8. He has hit two centuries and 17 half-centuries so far in T20 internationals and is very consistent in the format.

Brendon McCullum – 66 innings

Brendon McCullum was one of the most aggressive batsmen in world cricket at his prime and he is the fourth fastest to have scored 2000 T20i runs. He took just 66 innings to achieve the feat and he had an excellent career for New Zealand in all the formats.

McCullum played as a wicket-keeper batsman mostly and he played 71 T20 internationals for New Zealand scoring 2140 runs at an average of 35.67 and a strike rate of 137.22. He had two international centuries in T20 format along with thirteen fifties and never failed to entertain the crowd. His unbeaten 156 in the first match of the IPL 2008 for KKR against RCB will be remembered forever.

Aaron Finch – 62 innings

The Australian limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch is one of the finest players in T20 cricket and he was the third quickest batsman to reach 2000 runs in T20 internationals in the world. He achieved the feat in just 62 innings and is ranked second in the ICC T20 rankings at the moment.

Finch is one of the destructive openers going around and can have a great impact at the top of the order. The 34-year-old has played 71 T20 internationals so far and has scored 2346 runs at an average of 38.5 and a stunning strike rate of 152.1. He also has hit two T20 international centuries and 14 half-centuries while his 172 against Zimbabwe in 2018 is the highest individual score for any batsman in T20is.

Virat Kohli – 56 innings

Virat Kohli is one of the prolific run-scorers who keeps on piling up tons of runs in all three formats. He is second in the list of fastest batsmen to reach 2000 T20i runs and he just took 56 innings to achieve the feat. He is fifth in the ICC T20 rankings for batsmen and the Indian skipper’s consistency is unmatchable.

Kohli has played 90 T20 internationals so far and has scored 3159 runs at a mind-boggling average of 52.6. His strike rate has also never been a question mark with 139 and he has adapted to the needs of the game very quickly. He runs hard between the wickets and takes minimal risks for maximum gains. He is one of the best batsmen in the last decade.

Babar Azam – 52 innings

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is a sensational batsman in all formats and he is expected to break the records to become the greatest batsman from his nation. The 26-year-old is the fastest to reach 2000 T20 international runs and he did it in just 52 innings recently.

Babar Azam has played 54 T20 internationals so far scoring 2035 runs at an average of 47.3 and a strike rate of 129.7. He is third in the ICC T20 Rankings for batsmen at the moment and he has been a vital cog in the Pakistan batting lineup. He plays a lot of orthodox cricket shots and is very effective at the top of the order.