Fastest to 1000 runs at World Cup

The ODI World Cup has undoubtedly been one of the most popular and followed tournaments. Conducted once every four years, the tournament has witnessed numerous performances that have left the spectators stunned. There have been many batters that have stood the test of time and performed briskly in the marquee event. Continuing on the same, let us have a look at the top three batters who completed 1000 runs the fastest in the ODI World Cup.

3. Viv Richards and Sourav Ganguly – 21

Tied in third place as two legends of their respective countries. Former Windies cricketer Sir Viv Richards and former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly took exactly 21 World Cup innings to complete 1000 runs in the tournament. It is also worth noting that both batters completed 1000 runs in the World Cup in their final innings. In the 21 World Cup games that Ganguly played, he scored 1006 runs. while Sir Viv Richards played 21 World Cup innings and scored 1013 runs.

2. Sachin Tendulkar and AB de Villiers – 20

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar and former South Africa batter AB de Villiers are tied for second place in the list of batters to reach 1000 WC runs the fastest. It is worth noting that both Tendulkar and de Villers took 20 innings to complete 1000 runs in the prestigious tournament. Tendulkar is the highest run-getter in ODI World Cup history with 2278 runs in 45 matches. On the other hand, de Villiers has scored 1207 runs in 23 matches.

1. Rohit Sharma and David Warner – 19

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and veteran Australian opener David Warner have the record of being the fastest players to complete 1000 runs in ODI World Cups. Both batters took exactly 19 innings to achieve the feat. In the 19 innings, Rohit has scored 1109 runs, whereas Warner has amassed 1046 runs in 20 innings.