Top 5 Players to Score Fastest 9000 ODI Runs As An Opener

 Rohit Sharma has etched his name further in the history of cricket. Rohit Sharma achieved this feat in just 181 innings, surpassing legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly and becoming the fastest opener to reach this milestone. Let's take a look at how he surpassed other legends in the least number of innings as an opener.

Top 5 Players to Score Fastest 9000 ODI Runs As An Opener

5. Adam Gilchrist (253 innings)

Australia opener Adam Gilchrist managed to score 9000 runs in ODI cricket in 253 innings. Adam Gilchrist scored 9,200 runs in 259 innings at an average of 36.51, often providing a blistering start for his team. He registered 16 centuries and 53 half-centuries, with his highest score being 172.

4. Chris Gayle (246 innings)

West Indies player Chris Gayle, popularly known as Universe Boss, is known for his power hitting and record sixes. Gayle managed to reach this milestone in 246 innings, in 274 innings of his career in ODIs, this West Indies legend scored 10,179 runs at an average of 39.45, he scored 25 centuries and 53 half-centuries, including a career best score of 215 runs.

3. Sourav Ganguly (231 innings)

Sourav Ganguly, popularly known as 'Dada' of India, played an important role in all formats. As an opener in ODIs, Ganguly touched the 9000 run mark in 231 innings and scored 9,146 runs at an impressive average of 41.57. He scored 19 centuries and 58 half-centuries. With a strike rate of 73.59, he was out on zero 13 times in his career.

2. Sachin Tendulkar (197 innings)

Sachin Tendulkar, popularly known as India's Master Blaster, laid the foundation of India's ODI cricket. Tendulkar has always performed brilliantly while opening. He made a record of scoring 9000 runs as an opener in just 197 innings. As an opener, Sachin Tendulkar has scored 15,310 runs at an average of 48.30 and a strike rate of 88.05. He has also scored 45 centuries and 75 half-centuries in his ODI career as an opener.

1. Rohit Sharma (181 innings)

Rohit Sharma, popularly known as Hitman, has become the fastest player to score 9,000 runs in ODIs in the match played against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025. He achieved this feat in just 181 innings and surpassed the previous record with an average of 54.99. Rohit has also scored 30 centuries and 54 half-centuries, with his highest score being 264 runs.