In a remarkable display of batting prowess, Pakistan’s opener, Imam-ul-Haq, has etched his name in the annals of cricket history by becoming the second fastest batsman to reach the coveted milestone of 3,000 One Day International (ODI) runs. This achievement adds another feather to his cap in a career that started with a bang in 2017.
Speeding to 3,000 ODI Runs
During the recent World Cup match against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad, the 27-year-old left-hander achieved this remarkable milestone when he reached nine runs in his 67th ODI innings. His journey began with a century on debut, a memorable feat against the same Sri Lankan team in Abu Dhabi back in 2017.
Imam-ul-Haq’s achievement places him among some of the most illustrious names in ODI cricket. While South African Hashim Amla holds the record as the fastest to reach 3,000 ODI runs in just 57 innings, Imam-ul-Haq shares the second spot with Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman and West Indian Shai Hope, all having reached the milestone in 67 innings.
Pakistan’s ODI Milestone Club
Imam-ul-Haq now joins the elite club of Pakistan batsmen who have amassed 3,000 or more ODI runs. At the top of this list stands Inzamam-ul-Haq, his paternal uncle, with a staggering 11,701 runs in 375 matches. This milestone reflects the rich cricketing heritage of Pakistan.
Despite his stellar achievement, Imam-ul-Haq’s innings against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad was short-lived as he was dismissed for 12 runs. Pakistan, chasing a challenging target of 345, faced a tough battle, but Imam-ul-Haq’s contribution to his team’s ODI journey remains invaluable.
Imam-ul-Haq’s remarkable journey in ODI cricket continues to be a source of pride for Pakistan. His achievement of becoming the second fastest batsman to reach 3,000 ODI runs underscores his consistency and determination on the cricketing field. Cricket enthusiasts eagerly await more remarkable milestones from this talented opener in the future.
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