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Fastest 2000 T20I Runs by Balls: Young and aggressive Indian opening batsman Abhishek Sharma has created history in T20 International cricket. In the third T20 match played against the West Indies at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, Abhishek won the hearts of the spectators with his explosive batting and set a record that will not be easy to break.
Let us take a detailed look at this historic record set by Abhishek Sharma and the top 3 batsmen who have completed 2,000 runs in T20 cricket in the fewest number of balls.
Top 3 Fastest Players to Reach 2000 Runs in T20I History (By Balls)
3. Aaron Finch: Third on the List with 1,283 Balls
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Former legendary Australian captain and opening batter Aaron Finch holds the third spot on this list. Known for his aggressive starts, Finch maintained dominance in this format for a long time.
- Achievement: He completed 2,000 T20I runs in 1,283 balls against England in September 2020.
- Career Record: Finch scored a total of 3,120 runs in his T20 International career and played a pivotal role in several historic victories for Australia.
2. Suryakumar Yadav: Held the Previous Record in 1164 Balls
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Indian T20 team captain Suryakumar Yadav has now moved to the second spot on this list. Abhishek Sharma broke this record previously held by Surya, who is renowned for his 360-degree batting style with 140 balls to spare.
- Achievement: He completed 2,000 runs in 1,164 balls against South Africa in Johannesburg in December 2023.
- Career Record: Suryakumar Yadav has scored a total of 3,272 runs in his T20 International career so far and is one of Team India's most reliable T20 batters.
Also Read: Fastest Indian Players to Reach 5000 Runs in T20 Cricket: Full List
1. Abhishek Sharma: Reaches Historic Milestone in Just 1024 Balls
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Abhishek Sharma has now become the world's number one batsman to score 2,000 runs in T20 International cricket in the fewest number of balls.
- Achievement: Completed 2,000 runs in just 1,024 balls.
- Debut and Journey: Abhishek made his T20 debut against Zimbabwe on July 6, 2024. He has become the sixth Indian batsman to reach the 2,000-run mark in this format.
- Match Highlights: Against the West Indies in Indore, he played an aggressive innings of 69 runs off just 30 balls, featuring 6 fours and 5 sixes. He smashed his half-century in merely 18 balls.
Fastest 2000 T20I Runs by Balls Faced - Stats at a Glance
| Batter | Country | Balls | Date of Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | India | 1024 | October 2026 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | India | 1164 | December 2023 |
| Aaron Finch | Australia | 1283 | September 2020 |
Also Read: Most T20I Sixes by a Team: West Indies Creates History
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