ACF 23: When Vivian Richards became the fastest player to score 2000 ODI Runs in Australia

It is shocking to see that: The record for the fastest player to score 2000 runs on Australian soil belongs to a non-Australian cricketer, and it stands for a long time now.

Australia has always been a dominant nation in cricket. There have been various champion teams in Australian cricket history, along with numerous champion players throughout this journey.

Players such as Don Bradman, Allan Border, Steve Waugh, Mark Waugh, Michael Bevan, Ricky Ponting, and others have held numerous cricket records.

Australia has a total of five World Cup wins, the highest number by any cricketing nation. However, there is one record that the formidable Australian Team would not take pride in. Let’s get straight to the point.

Vivian Richards, also known as Viv Richards, is a dominating and aggressive batsman from the West Indies and holds the record.

The former West Indian legend is the quickest batsman to score 2,000 ODI runs in Australia, achieving this feat in just 42 innings.

The two players who came so close to this record are David Warner and Kumar Sangakkara, who is not an Australian again. This must be a really hurting fact for the Australian Cricket followers.

Players who are fastest to score 2000 runs in Australia in ODI

1. Viv Richards – West Indies – 42 Innings
2. Kumar Sangakkara – Sri Lanka – 47 Innings
3. David Warner – Australia – 47 Innings
4. Ricky Ponting – Australia – 53 Innings
5. Dean Jones – Australia – 53 Innings
6. Michael Bevan – Australia – 56 Innings
7. Geoff Marsh – Australia – 58 Innings
8. Mike Hussey – Australia – 59 Innings
9. Adam Gilchrist – Australia – 62 Innings
10. Micheal Clarke – Australia – 64 Innings

The Rub

Scoring 2,000 ODI runs in a foreign country is no easy feat, especially against a team like Australia. Viv Richards accomplished this remarkable achievement even faster than any Australian batsman, which underscores the significance of his performance.

While Australian batsmen typically prioritize team success over individual records, this particular milestone is one they will likely be eager to break in the coming years.