Fastest 1000 Runs in IPL: Take a look at the 5 fastest batters to reach 100 runs in IPL

Published on: Jan 29, 2023 7:41 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 13, 2023 2:04 pm IST

Fastest 1000 Runs in IPL

Fastest 1000 Runs in IPL: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most popular and competitive T20 cricket leagues in the world. Right from the very first edition in 2008, the league has seen many great players come and go, but some have left an indelible mark on the tournament through incredible performances. One of those accomplishments is reaching 1000 runs in the shortest number of innings. In this article, we take a look at the five players who accomplished this feat in the shortest number of innings.

Fastest 1000 Runs in IPL

1. Shaun Marsh in 21 innings

Fastest 1000 Runs in IPL

Shaun Marsh is a former Australian cricketer who played for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in IPL. The left-hander was the orange cap holder in the inaugural IPL season and in 2010, he became the first player to score 1000 runs in the shortest number of innings in IPL. He accomplished this incredible feat in just 21 innings. He was in great form in the inaugural edition throughout the tournament and his performance also helped him break into the national side.

2. Lendl Simmons in 23 innings

Fastest 1000 Runs in IPL

Lendl Simmons is a West Indian cricketer who has played IPL for the 5-time champions Mumbai Indians. He made his debut for MI in the 2014 edition and in 2016 IPL, he became the second player to score fastest 1000 runs in IPL. He achieved this feat in just 23 innings, which is an impressive feat.

3. Matthew Hayden in 25 innings

The legendary Australian opening batter Matthew Hayden played for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. In 2010, he became the third fastest to score 1000 runs in the shortest number of innings at IPL. The left-hander achieved this feat in just 25 innings and was in great form throughout the tournament. He ended up the 2010 season as the leading run-scorer for the Chennai Super Kings and helped his team claim the title for the very first time.

4. Jonny Bairstow in 26 innings

Jonny Bairstow is an English cricketer who played for Sunrisers Hyderabad and now with Punjab Kings in the IPL. In the 2019 edition, he became the fourth batter to score the fastest 1000 runs in IPL. He achieved this feat in just 26 innings which is an impressive feat.

5. Chris Gayle in 27 innings

Fastest 1000 Runs in IPL

The ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle from Jamaica has played for several teams in the IPL including Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab. In 2012 IPL he became the fourth fastest to score 1000 runs in the least number of innings, but he slipped to the fifth spot after Jonny Bairstow achieved the feat in one innings lesser. The left-hander achieved this feat in just 27 innings, which is an incredible feat.

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