Fastest Wicket-Keeper to 7000 ODI Runs
With South Africa’s Quinton de Kock creating history after a stellar run of performances, the list of the Fastest Wicket-Keeper to 7000 ODI Runs has gained renewed attention. The milestone highlights consistency, longevity, and elite batting ability from players who also shoulder the demanding job of wicket-keeping.
Here is the updated list of the Top 5 fastest wicket-keeper batters to reach 7000 runs:
5. Mushfiqur Rahim – 230 innings
Veteran Bangladesh wicket-keeper batter Mushfiqur Rahim sits fifth on the list.
A pillar of Bangladesh cricket for more than a decade, Mushfiqur reached 7000 ODI runs in 230 innings, showcasing remarkable consistency and adaptability across formats and conditions.
4. Adam Gilchrist – 206 innings
Legendary Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist occupies the fourth position.
Known for redefining the role of the wicket-keeper batter, Gilchrist reached the milestone in 206 innings, cementing his status as one of the most influential ODI openers of all time.
3. Kumar Sangakkara – 206 innings
Sri Lankan icon Kumar Sangakkara, widely regarded as one of the finest batters of his era, also reached 7000 ODI runs in 206 innings.
His supreme consistency and classical batting style made him a standout performer in world cricket for nearly two decades.
2. MS Dhoni – 189 innings
India’s legendary former captain MS Dhoni stands second on the list.
One of the most destructive finishers in ODI history, Dhoni reached the 7000-run mark in 189 innings, an extraordinary feat considering he often batted lower down the order.
1. Quinton de Kock – 157 innings
South African star Quinton de Kock is the fastest wicket-keeper to reach 7000 ODI runs.
With his explosive batting and ability to dominate top bowling attacks, de Kock achieved the milestone in just 157 innings, surpassing every wicket-keeper—past and present.
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FAQs –
Q1. Who is the fastest wicket-keeper to reach 7000 ODI runs?
- South Africa’s Quinton de Kock is the fastest wicket-keeper to complete 7000 ODI runs, achieving the milestone in 157 innings.
Q2. Who is the second fastest wicket-keeper to reach 7000 ODI runs?
- India’s MS Dhoni is the second fastest, reaching 7000 ODI runs in 189 innings.
Q3. How many wicket-keepers have reached 7000 ODI runs?
- Five wicket-keepers have crossed the 7000-run mark: Quinton de Kock, MS Dhoni, Kumar Sangakkara, Adam Gilchrist, and Mushfiqur Rahim.
Q4. Do Sangakkara and Gilchrist have the same innings count?
- Yes. Both Kumar Sangakkara and Adam Gilchrist reached 7000 ODI runs in 206 innings.
Q5. Who took the most innings among the top five?
- Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim, who reached the milestone in 230 innings.
Q6. Is Quinton de Kock also among the fastest overall players to 7000 ODI runs?
- Yes. His tally of 157 innings places him among the fastest overall ODI scorers, not just among wicket-keepers.
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