Suryakumar Yadav equals Virat Kohli's record! Third fastest batter to reach 2000 runs in T20Is

Soham Mukherjee

Suryakumar Yadav equals Virat Kohli's record! Third fastest batter to reach 2000 runs in T20Is image

Suryakumar Yadav etched his name in T20I history by becoming the joint-fastest Indian to reach 2000 runs, matching the record set by Virat Kohli. Suryakumar achieved this feat against South Africa in the 2nd T20I at St. George's Park, Gqeberha, Port Elizabeth on Tuesday evening. 

The accomplished 33-year-old reached the landmark his 56th innings, tying Kohli's milestone reached in 2018 against England.

In the absence of senior players, Suryakumar has taken on leadership responsibilities and recently played a pivotal role in India's series win against Australia, scoring 144 runs and emerging as the second-highest run-scorer in the series.

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However, his effort was not enough against South Africa as the Proteas marched to their revised target of 152 in 15 overs with five wickets to spare. 

Facing an early setback with both openers dismissed for ducks, Suryakumar showcased his batting prowess alongside Tilak Varma, rebuilding the Indian innings. He needed only 15 runs before the Gqeberha match to reach the 2000-run landmark.

 

Suryakumar reached his 50 in 29 balls, smashing five boundaries and three sixes, that propelled India beyond the 100-run mark.

The Mumbai Indians batter joins an elite group as the fourth Indian batter to reach 2000 T20I runs, following Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul.

Currently ranked as the No.1 batter in T20Is, Suryakumar's impactful innings and leadership make him a crucial asset for the Indian cricket team.

Who are the top 10 fastest batsmen to reach 2000 runs in T20I?

Player

Opposition

Ground

Match Date

Debut

Time

Match

Inns

Babar Azam (PAK)

v Zimbabwe Harare 25 Apr 2021 7 Sep 2016 4y 230d 54 52

Mohammad Rizwan (PAK)

v England Karachi 20 Sep 2022 24 Apr 2015 7y 149d 63 52

V Kohli (IND)

v England Manchester 3 Jul 2018 12 Jun 2010 8y 21d 60 56

SA Yadav (IND)

v South Africa Gqeberha 12 Dec 2023 14 Mar 2021 2y 273d 59 56

KL Rahul (IND)

v Australia Mohali 20 Sep 2022 18 Jun 2016 6y 94d 62 58

AJ Finch (AUS)

v England Southampton 4 Sep 2020 12 Jan 2011 9y 236d 62 62

Virandeep Singh (MAL)

v Oman Kirtipur 30 Oct 2023 24 Jun 2019 4y 128d 65 64

BB McCullum (NZ)

v Netherlands Chattogram 29 Mar 2014 17 Feb 2005 9y 40d 67 66

MJ Guptill (NZ)

v Pakistan Mount Maunganui 28 Jan 2018 15 Feb 2009 8y 347d 70 68

Mohammad Shahzad (AFG)

v Namibia Abu Dhabi 31 Oct 2021 1 Feb 2010 11y 272d 68 68

What next for Suryakumar Yadav?

Suryakumar will be back in action in the final T20I against South Africa on Thursday at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. 

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Soham Mukherjee

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Soham Mukherjee is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.