One Day International (ODI) cricket is a format that has seen batsmen amass remarkable runs over the years. Among these achievements, scoring 6000 runs in ODIs is a testament to a player’s consistency and value to their team. In this blog, we’ll delve into the records and stories of cricketers who raced to 6000 ODI runs, etching their names in cricketing history.
1. Hashim Amla (SA)
- Opposition: India
- Ground: Wankhede
- Match Date: 25 Oct 2015
- Debut: 9 Mar 2008
- Time Taken: 7 years and 230 days
- Matches: 126
- Innings: 123
- ODI Number: 3700
Hashim Amla, the South African batting maestro, reached 6000 ODI runs in just under eight years. Debuting on 9th March 2008, Amla achieved this monumental milestone on 25th October 2015, during a thrilling match against India at Wankhede (ODI # 3700). His elegant and classical batting style continues to inspire cricketers around the world.
2. Virat Kohli (IND)
- Opposition: Sri Lanka
- Ground: Hyderabad
- Match Date: 9 Nov 2014
- Debut: 18 Aug 2008
- Time Taken: 6 years and 83 days
- Matches: 144
- Innings: 136
- ODI Number: 3543
Virat Kohli, the modern Indian cricketing legend, sprinted to 6000 ODI runs in just over six years. Debuting on 18th August 2008, Kohli achieved this remarkable feat on 9th November 2014, during a match against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad (ODI # 3543). His incredible consistency and masterful strokeplay have made him one of the world’s premier batsmen.
3. Kane Williamson (NZ)
- Opposition: Australia
- Ground: Lord’s
- Match Date: 29 Jun 2019
- Debut: 10 Aug 2010
- Time Taken: 8 years and 323 days
- Matches: 146
- Innings: 139
- ODI Number: 4178
Kane Williamson, the New Zealand captain known for his calm demeanor, reached 6000 ODI runs in just under nine years. Debuting on 10th August 2010, Williamson accomplished this significant milestone on 29th June 2019, during a match against Australia at Lord’s (ODI # 4178). His leadership and ability to anchor the innings make him an essential figure in the New Zealand lineup.
4. David Warner (AUS)
- Opposition: England
- Ground: Melbourne
- Match Date: 22 Nov 2022
- Debut: 18 Jan 2009
- Time Taken: 13 years and 308 days
- Matches: 141
- Innings: 139
- ODI Number: 4480
David Warner, the explosive Australian opener, reached 6000 ODI runs in just under fourteen years. Debuting on 18th January 2009, Warner achieved this significant milestone on 22nd November 2022, during an enthralling match against England in Melbourne (ODI # 4480). His aggressive and fearless batting style has made him a match-winner for Australia.
5. Shikhar Dhawan (IND)
- Opposition: Sri Lanka
- Ground: Colombo (RPS)
- Match Date: 18 Jul 2021
- Debut: 20 Oct 2010
- Time Taken: 10 years and 271 days
- Matches: 143
- Innings: 140
- ODI Number: 4307
Shikhar Dhawan, the Indian opener known for his explosive starts, reached 6000 ODI runs in just over ten years. Debuting on 20th October 2010, Dhawan achieved this significant milestone on 18th July 2021, during a match against Sri Lanka in Colombo (RPS) (ODI # 4307). His aggressive batting style has been instrumental in India’s ODI successes.
6. Vivian Richards (WI)
- Opposition: Pakistan
- Ground: Brisbane
- Match Date: 7 Jan 1989
- Debut: 7 Jun 1975
- Time Taken: 13 years and 214 days
- Matches: 156
- Innings: 141
- ODI Number: 547
Sir Vivian Richards, the legendary West Indian batsman, may have taken nearly fourteen years, but he did it with style. Debuting on 7th June 1975, Richards achieved the illustrious 6000-run mark on 7th January 1989, during a memorable encounter against Pakistan in Brisbane (ODI # 547). His aggressive and fearless approach to batting not only redefined West Indian cricket but also set the tone for the swashbuckling cricketing era that followed.
7. Joe Root (ENG)
- Opposition: Sri Lanka
- Ground: Chester-le-Street
- Match Date: 29 Jun 2021
- Debut: 11 Jan 2013
- Time Taken: 8 years and 169 days
- Matches: 150
- Innings: 141
- ODI Number: 4296
Joe Root, the versatile English cricketer, reached 6000 ODI runs in under nine years. Debuting on 11th January 2013, Root accomplished this remarkable milestone on 29th June 2021, during a clash with Sri Lanka in Chester-le-Street (ODI # 4296). Root’s sound technique and calm demeanor under pressure have made him a linchpin in England’s ODI lineup.
8. Quinton de Kock (SA)
- Opposition: Australia
- Ground: Bloemfontein
- Match Date: 9 Sep 2023
- Debut: 19 Jan 2013
- Time Taken: 10 years and 233 days
- Matches: 142
- Innings: 142
- ODI Number: 4638
Quinton de Kock, the South African wicketkeeper-batsman, reached 6000 ODI runs in just over ten years. Debuting on 19th January 2013, de Kock achieved this significant milestone on 9th September 2023, during a match against Australia in Bloemfontein (ODI # 4638). His explosive batting and safe hands behind the stumps make him a valuable asset for South Africa.
9. Sourav Ganguly (IND)
- Opposition: Zimbabwe
- Ground: Sharjah
- Match Date: 26 Oct 2000
- Debut: 11 Jan 1992
- Time Taken: 8 years and 289 days
- Matches: 152
- Innings: 147
- ODI Number: 1648
Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian captain and left-handed maestro, reached 6000 ODI runs in just under nine years. Debuting on 11th January 1992, Ganguly achieved this significant milestone on 26th October 2000, during a match against Zimbabwe in Sharjah (ODI # 1648). His elegant batting and leadership qualities have left an indelible mark on Indian cricket.
10. AB de Villiers (Afr/SA)
- Opposition: Pakistan
- Ground: Sharjah
- Match Date: 11 Nov 2013
- Debut: 2 Feb 2005
- Time Taken: 8 years and 282 days
- Matches: 153
- Innings: 147
- ODI Number: 3433
AB de Villiers, the versatile South African cricketer known for his 360-degree batting, reached 6000 ODI runs in just under nine years. Debuting on 2nd February 2005, de Villiers achieved this significant milestone on 11th November 2013, during a match against Pakistan in Sharjah (ODI # 3433). His ability to play innovative shots and adapt to any situation has made him a cricketing icon.
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Conclusion
These cricketers not only reached 6000 ODI runs but did so with their unique styles, unwavering dedication to the game, and a passion for rewriting records. They continue to inspire cricket enthusiasts around the world, showcasing the beauty of the sport.
