Shreyas Iyer is 34 runs away from 3,000 ODI runs, poised to become the fastest Indian to reach this historic milestone.

The second ODI between India and New Zealand is looking to be about much more than just the series result. The match in Rajkot on Wednesday is an opportunity for Shreyas Iyer to venture into uncommon area in Indian cricket.

The vice captain is just 34 runs away from reaching a milestone of 3,000 runs in One-Day Internationals, which would be unprecedented for an Indian batsman.

With 68 ODI innings played, Iyer presently has 2,966 runs. In just 69 innings, he will surpass some of the greatest names in Indian batting history if he scores 3,000 runs in his next innings.

Iyer Is Almost Ready To Rewrite Records

Any hitter can reach the 3,000-run mark in ODIs, but Iyer’s chase is more noteworthy because of how quickly it was accomplished.

Shikhar Dhawan holds the current Indian record for the fastest to 3,000 ODI runs, having done it in 72 innings. Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma required even lengthier innings than Virat Kohli, who required 75.

Iyer is on track to establish a new standard for Indian cricket by reaching it in 69 innings, demonstrating the influence he has had since establishing himself as a mainstay in the one-day squad.

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Some of the game’s most illustrious names are on the list of Indian batters who have swiftly reached 3,000 points in ODI cricket.

With 72 innings, Shikhar Dhawan leads the pack, followed by Virat Kohli (75), KL Rahul (78), Navjot Singh Sidhu (79), and Sourav Ganguly (82). Iyer has the chance to surpass them all by making a significant impact in Rajkot.

A Place in the History of World Cricket

Iyer’s accomplishments would not be confined to Indian history books. He would become the first player to reach 3,000 runs in 69 innings, matching the great Viv Richards.

Iyer is among the best in the world of cricket; only Hashim Amla, Shai Hope, and Fakhar Zaman have accomplished the feat in fewer innings.

The scene is set for a possibly historic innings in Rajkot, where everyone is watching him. 34 runs appear to be within reach given his recent performance. If he succeeds, Iyer would not only provide a few runs to India but also make a reputation for himself with some of the most renowned batsmen in the sport.