Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne scored the fastest 2000 runs in Test cricket (34 Innings). This record came during the second Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval Ground. He went on to score his sixth Test century, putting Australia in a commanding position. Marnus Labuschagne has a strong track record in Pink-Ball Tests. He is the second-highest run-scorer in Pink-Ball Test. The 27-year old Australian top-order batsmen have now scored 584 runs at an average of 97.33 in five Pink-Ball Tests, including three centuries and two half-centuries.
Marnus Labuschagne entered the fray after Australia had lost its first wicket, Marcus Harris, for just three runs. He then put Australia in a commanding position with an outstanding 172-run partnership for the second wicket. Labuschagne was eventually ejected after scoring 103 runs in 305 balls, including 8 fours. Let’s take a look at the five fastest batsmen to reach 2000 runs in Test Cricket in this article.
Fastest Batsmen in Test Cricket History to Reach 2000 Runs
1. Don Bradman is the fastest batsman in Test Cricket history to reach 2000 runs – 22 Innings.
Don Bradman, who is considered the most prominent batsman of all time, is unsurprising to find himself on this list. His incredible batting average of 99.94 reflects the impact he had with the bat during his Test career. He made a commanding start to his Test career. Sir Don Bradman wowed everyone with his consistency and attacking style of cricket. The greatest Australian batsman Don Bradman reached the 2000-run mark in Test Cricket in just 22 innings, making him the fastest batsman to do so. Throughout his Test Cricket career, he set numerous records which are still imperishable. Don Bradman finished his Test career with 6996 runs in 52 Tests at a strike rate of 99.94. In Test cricket, Sir Don Bradman scored 12 double centuries, 29 centuries, and 13 half-centuries.
Sir Don Bradman’s Batting Stats
| Game Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 52 | 80 | 6996 | 334 | 99.94 | 71.4 | 29 | 12 | 13 | 681 | 6 |
2. George Headley (West Indies) – 32 Innings.
George Headley, one of the most outstanding batsmen to play for the West Indies in Test cricket, is ranked second on the list. Headley made his Test debut against England in Barbados in 1930. He played for a team that wasn’t particularly strong in world cricket at the time. George Headley quickly established himself as an important cog in the West Indies batting unit. He consistently scored runs and made headlines for his batting performances. Headley is the second-fastest batsman in Test Cricket history to reach 2000 runs. In 32 innings, he accomplished the feat. George Headley scored 2190 runs in 22 Tests, averaging 60.83.
George Headley Batting Stats
| Game Format | Matches | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 22 | 40 | 2190 | 270 | 60.83 | 0.0 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 135 | 1 |
3. Herbert Sutcliffe (England) – 33 Innings
Herbert Sutcliffe, England’s most successful Test batsman, comes in at number three. His Test batting average of 60.73 is the highest among all England cricketers who have played the game. While batting in the middle, Herbert Sutcliffe was known for his grit, determination, and concentration. Sutcliffe was one of the few batters who was known to perform admirably even on bad pitches. Herbert Sutcliffe appeared in 54 Tests for England, scoring 4555 runs at an average of 60.73. In 33 innings of Test cricket, he scored 2000 runs.
Herbert Sutcliffe Batting Stats
| Game Type | Matches | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 54 | 84 | 4555 | 194 | 59.93 | 69.46 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 247 | 6 |
4. Michael Hussey (AUS) Took 33 Innings To Score 2000 Runs In Test Cricket
Mike Hussey was a key member of Australia’s batting lineup. He made his debut for Australia at the age of 28 and quickly established himself as an important cog in the Australian team across all formats. By the time he represented Australia, he had gained a wealth of experience and was extremely confident in his abilities. Hussey had an excellent start to his Test career. In his second Test match, he scored 137 runs against the West Indies. He then went on to score another century in the next Test, raising his Test batting average to 120. Michael Hussey became the second-fastest Australian and fourth overall to reach 2000 Test runs in just 33 innings. The southpaw finished his Test career with 6235 runs at an average of 51.53 in 79 Tests, including 19 centuries, & 29 half-centuries.
Mike Hussey Test Career Batting Stats
| Game Format | Matches | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 79 | 137 | 6235 | 195 | 51.53 | 50.12 | 19 | 29 | 685 | 39 |
5. Marnus Labuschagne (AUS) – 34 Innings
In the second Ashes Test between Australia and England, Marnus Labuschagne made history on the first day of the pink ball test by becoming the fifth-fastest batsman to score 2000 runs in Test Cricket history. He went on to score his sixth century in Test cricket, extending his unbeaten run in the format.
The 27-year-old Marnus Labuschagne took only 34 innings to reach 2000 Test runs. In October 2018, Labuschagne made his Test Cricket debut against Pakistan. He did, however, demonstrate his class during the 2019 Ashes series, amassing 353 runs in four Tests at an average of 50.43. Since then, Marnus Labuschangne has been a regular for Australia in Tests. So far in his Test career, he has scored 2113 runs at a batting average of 62.15 in just 20 Tests matches.
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Conclusion
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