Shreyas Iyer Poised to Break Indian Record, Match Viv Richards for Fastest 3,000 ODI Runs

Punjab Kings star Shreyas Iyer is on the verge of setting a new Indian record for the fastest batsman to reach 3,000 runs in One-Day International cricket. Iyer, who currently has 2,966 runs from 68 ODI innings, needs just 34 runs in his next outing to achieve the milestone in 69 innings.

This achievement would place him ahead of Indian legends like Shikhar Dhawan (72 innings) and Virat Kohli (75 innings). Furthermore, reaching 3,000 runs in 69 innings would see Iyer match the global record set by the legendary Sir Viv Richards, placing him among the elite company of Hashim Amla, Shai Hope, and Fakhar Zaman, who achieved the feat in fewer innings. Iyer's consistent performance since becoming a regular fixture in the ODI setup highlights his rapid ascent and importance to the national side, setting the stage for a potentially historic innings in the ongoing series.