Kane Williamson Breaks Virat Kohli’s Record for Fastest 7000 ODI Runs

New Zealand’s star batter Kane Williamson has added another milestone to his name. He became the second-fastest player to score 7000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), achieving the feat in just 159 innings.

Williamson surpassed legends like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Sourav Ganguly, and Rohit Sharma in the elite list.

Fastest Players to 7000 ODI Runs

1. Hashim Amla – 150 innings
2. Kane Williamson – 159 innings
3. Virat Kohli – 161 innings
4. AB de Villiers – 166 innings
5. Sourav Ganguly – 174 innings
6. Rohit Sharma – 181 innings

Match-Winning Knock

Williamson played a fantastic unbeaten knock of 133 runs from 113 balls to guide New Zealand to a comfortable six-wicket victory while chasing 305 runs. With this win, New Zealand sealed back-to-back victories in the ODI series and qualified for the final.

Earlier, in the series opener, New Zealand defeated Pakistan to take the lead.

Remarkable Form in ODIs

Williamson has been in exceptional form, averaging 100.71 in his last 11 ODI innings. His consistent performances have been crucial for New Zealand ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.

With his incredible run-scoring ability, Williamson continues to prove why he is one of the best batters in world cricket. Fans will be eager to see him shine in the final.