Fastest to 2500 ODI Runs (by Innings)
- Record Holder: Shubman Gill (India)
- Innings Taken: 50
- Previous Record Holder: Hashim Amla (South Africa) – 51 innings
- Date Achieved: February 2024
- Match Details: Achieved during India’s ODI series against England
As of February 2025, the top five fastest players to reach 2,500 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), based on the number of innings played, are:
- Shubman Gill (India) – 50 innings
- Hashim Amla (South Africa) – 51 innings
- Shreyas Iyer (India) – 59 innings
- Shikhar Dhawan (India) – 60 innings
- Navjot Singh Sidhu (India) – 63 innings
Shubman Gill’s achievement of reaching 2,500 ODI runs in just 50 innings sets a new global benchmark, surpassing Hashim Amla’s previous record of 51 innings.
Fastest to 2500 ODI Runs (By Innings) Key Details
1. Shubman Gill (India)
- Innings Taken: 50
- Date Achieved: February 2024
- Match: India vs England (3rd ODI)
- Previous Record Holder Surpassed: Hashim Amla (51 innings)
- Career Impact: Became India’s premier opener and a key batter across formats.
- This accomplishment underscores Gill’s rapid rise in international cricket and his significant contribution to India’s batting lineup.
2. Hashim Amla (South Africa)
- Innings Taken: 51
- Date Achieved: 2011
- Career Impact: One of South Africa’s greatest batters, known for his consistency and class.
3. Shreyas Iyer (India)
- Innings Taken: 59
- Date Achieved: 2023
- Career Impact: Cemented himself as India’s middle-order anchor in ODIs.
4. Shikhar Dhawan (India)
- Innings Taken: 60
- Date Achieved: 2016
- Career Impact: Key player in India’s ODI setup, especially in ICC tournaments.
5. Navjot Singh Sidhu (India)
- Innings Taken: 63
- Date Achieved: 1994
- Career Impact: Played a crucial role in India’s 90s batting lineup before turning to commentary.
Highlights
- Gill broke Amla’s 12-year-old record to become the fastest ever.
- Three out of the top five are Indian batters, showcasing India’s dominance in batting depth.
- Amla was the first to achieve this in under 55 innings, setting a benchmark.