Fastest to 11,000 ODI runs by innings

As of March 11, 2025, the fastest players to reach 11,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), based on the number of innings played, are:

1. Virat Kohli (India): 222 Innings

Renowned for his aggressive batting style and consistency, Kohli is considered one of the best modern-day batsmen. He has numerous records across all formats and has captained India to significant victories.

2. Rohit Sharma (India): 261 Innings

Known for his elegant stroke play, Sharma holds the record for the highest individual score in an ODI (264 runs). He has been a pivotal player for India, especially in limited-overs cricket.

3. Sachin Tendulkar (India): 276 Innings

Often referred to as the ‘God of Cricket’, Tendulkar holds numerous batting records, including being the first to score 100 international centuries. His career spanned 24 years, making him an icon of the sport.

4. Ricky Ponting (Australia): 286 Innings

A dominant batsman and astute captain, Ponting led Australia to two consecutive World Cup victories in 2003 and 2007. He is regarded as one of Australia’s greatest cricketers.

5. Sourav Ganguly (India): 288 Innings

Known for his aggressive leadership, Ganguly is credited with transforming the Indian team into a formidable side in the early 2000s. His off-side play earned him the nickname ‘God of the Off Side’.

6. Jacques Kallis (South Africa): 293 Innings

One of the greatest all-rounders, Kallis combined solid batting technique with effective medium-pace bowling, making significant contributions in both departments.

7. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka): 318 Innings

A stylish left-handed batsman and reliable wicketkeeper, Sangakkara is among Sri Lanka’s most prolific run-scorers and has earned respect worldwide for his elegant batting.

8. Inzamam-ul-Haq (Pakistan): 324 Innings

A powerful middle-order batsman, Inzamam was instrumental in Pakistan’s batting during the 1990s and early 2000s, known for his ability to play match-winning innings.

9. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka): 354 Innings

A destructive opener, Jayasuriya revolutionized ODI batting with his aggressive approach during the 1996 World Cup, providing rapid starts for Sri Lanka.

10. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka): 368 Innings

Renowned for his classy batting technique, Jayawardene played a crucial role in Sri Lanka’s batting lineup and leadership group, often anchoring innings with poise.

These statistics highlight the remarkable consistency and skill of these batsmen in the ODI format.