Here are the five players who were the fastest to 5000 runs in Men’s T20
Babar Azam was beaten by Devon Conway with this incredible show
Fastest to 5000 runs in Men’s T20: As IPL 2023 now witnesses Chennai Super Kings battling it hard against the might of the Punjab Kings in their den, it was a unique show from Kiwi opener, Devon Conway who had a slow start to the IPL but has started picking up pace. He beat Babar Azam to an unique and incredible feat which saw him becoming the third fastest individual to attain 5000 runs in Men’s T20.
Devon Conway completed this feat from 144 games, beating Babar Azam in a very close finish as he completed the feat in 145 games. Conway delivered another masterclass for the Chennai Super Kings as he managed to amass 92 runs from just 52 balls, smashing 16 fours and a six. As we celebrate Conway’s incredible feat here are the five fastest men to rack up 5000 T20 runs.
#1 Chris Gayle is the fastest to 5000 runs in Men’s T20 – 132 games
The Universe Boss obviously holds all possible records in T20 cricket across the globe. From franchise cricket to international cricket, the Caribbean spartan had no fear and would go charging at ever bowler.
He is the fastest cricketer to reach 5000 t20 runs in Men’s cricket as he amassed the feat in a paltry 132 games, an almost unparalleled piece of act in the shortest format of the game.
#2 KL Rahul is also a big name and is the second fastest to 5000 runs in Men’s T20 – 143 games
Albeit being in the midst of some serious controversy, India’s opener, KL Rahul has been quite an important name in the antiquity of T20 cricket. From ruling the roost in Indian colours to calling the shots for his respective franchise, he has been an absolute beast.
He managed to reach the hallowed feat of 5000 T20 runs from just 143 games that is still the second best amidst the league of elite gentlemen.
#3 Devon Conway and Shaun Marsh are joint third fastest to 5000 runs in Men’s T20 – 144 games
Devon Conway’s heroics against Punjab Kings saw him climbing up the ladder and eventually beat Babar Azam by a solitary game as he racked up 5000 T20 runs from just 144 games. He also stayed unbeaten in his heroics for CSK.
Shaun Marsh would be well remembered by the Punjab Kings fans as he set the stage on fire in the very maiden edition of the IPL, finishing the tournament with he Orange Cap despite joining the tournament way late. He also holds the record of completing the feat from 144 games.
#4 Babar Azam – 145 matches
A crucial member of the fab four, Babar Azam’s sound batting techniques makes him one of the most respectable names in the international cricket circuit. The Pakistani captain has achieved the same feat from just 145 games.
His captaincy has been questioned of late but once again he can be an absolute game-changer considering his eye for the perfection with his executions.
