Indian Premier League (IPL) is undoubtedly one of the best cricket leagues in the world as cricket fans have always felt excited about this tournament. While every achievement in this tournament is very special, here we are talking about the top fastest 1000 runs in IPL history.
The IPL began on 18th April 2008. Since then, this game has entertained many people with special achievements. Former Australian wicket keeper-batter Adam Gilchrist created history in 2010 after becoming the first cricketer to score 1000 runs in IPL. The left-handed batter achieved that special feat after playing 32 games.
Soon, Suresh Raina became the second player and first Indian to complete 1000 IPL runs.
In May 2011, Australian cricketer Shaun Marsh recorded 1000 IPL runs in just 21 innings. The left-handed batter is still holding the record for the fastest 1000 runs in IPL. Caribbean right-handed batter Lendl Simmons holds the record of second fastest to complete 1000 IPL runs.
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In the latest list of the top 10 of the fastest 1000 runs in IPL, only two Indians have managed to stick their names, starting from the number eight position.
Fastest 1000 runs in IPL
Player | Nationality | Batting style | Number of innings |
Shaun Marsh | Australian | Left-handed batter | 21 |
Lendl Simmons | Trinidadian | Right-handed batter | 23 |
Matthew Hayden | Australian | Left-handed batter | 25 |
Jonny Bairstow | English | Right-handed batter | 26 |
Chris Gayle | Jamaican | Left-handed batter | 27 |
Kane Williamson | New Zealand | Right-handed batter | 28 |
Michael Hussey | Australian | Left-handed batter | 30 |
Sachin Tendulkar | Indian | Right-handed batter | 31 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad | Indian | Right-handed batter | 31 |
Adam Gilchrist | Australian | Left-handed batter | 32 |
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Sachin Tendulkar and Ruturaj Gaikwad are jointly leading the Indians’ list
The legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar completed 1000 IPL runs during his 31st IPL innings in April 2010. He is still holding the record of fastest Indian to score 1000 IPL runs.
During the IPL 2022, the 25-year-old Indian cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad only managed to equal Tendulkar’s record of fastest Indian to score 1000 IPL runs. The right-handed batter also managed to complete 1000 IPL runs in 31 innings.
Suresh Raina is still holding the record for the fastest left-handed Indian batter to complete 1000 runs in the IPL career by completing it in 34 innings.
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IPL fastest 1000 runs by the Indians
Player | Batting style | Number of innings |
Sachin Tendulkar | Right-handed batter | 31 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad | Right-handed batter | 31 |
Suresh Raina | Left-handed batter | 34 |
Rishabh Pant | Left-handed batter | 35 |
Devdutt Padikkal | Left-handed batter | 35 |
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