Ruturaj Gaikwad Becomes Second-Fastest Indian to Complete 5000 T20 Runs
Second Men's T20 International between Ireland and India; Source: Getty
Kolkata, Nov 26 — Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad reached a major milestone during Maharashtra’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 match against Jammu and Kashmir, becoming the second-fastest Indian to complete 5000 runs in T20 cricket. The achievement came even as his outing with the bat was a brief one, scoring 6 off 8 balls with a single boundary in Maharashtra’s opening match of the tournament.
Gaikwad entered the contest needing just four runs to reach the landmark. He completed the milestone in his 145th innings, surpassing Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli on the list of quickest Indians to 5000 T20 runs. KL Rahul remains the fastest Indian to achieve the feat, reaching the number in 143 innings. Globally, only Chris Gayle has done it quicker, taking just 132 innings.
Gaikwad’s accomplishment places him fourth-fastest worldwide to reach 5000 T20 runs. Chris Gayle continues to dominate the format with 14,562 runs, while Shaun Marsh and Devon Conway reached the milestone in 144 innings each. Despite a low score in the match, Gaikwad’s consistency across formats has helped him climb steadily among the top performers in world cricket.
In addition to his domestic success, Gaikwad recently earned a recall to India’s ODI squad for the upcoming home series against South Africa. His selection follows an impressive showing for India A, where he amassed 210 runs in three matches against South Africa A. His 117-run knock in the opening match earned him Player of the Series honours and helped reaffirm his place among India’s top emerging talents.
Gaikwad last featured in an ODI for India in December 2023, managing just four runs against South Africa in Gqeberha. With regular skipper Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer recovering from injuries, KL Rahul will lead the national side for the three-match ODI series starting November 30 in Ranchi. Gaikwad’s return provides a strong opportunity for him to re-establish himself in the international arena.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad’s entry into the elite 5000-run T20 club highlights his rapid rise in Indian cricket. Becoming the second-fastest Indian to reach the milestone underlines his consistency and adaptability across formats. With a fresh ODI opportunity against South Africa, the coming series will be crucial for Gaikwad to strengthen his position in India’s long-term plans. TheTrendingPeople.com will continue tracking his performances throughout the season.