From Suryakumar Yadav to Tim Seifert: 5 fastest batting runs in T20I full member nations till 2000 (with balls faced)

Tim Seifert‘s explosive performance T20 World Cup 2026 cemented his status as one New Zealands first short format specialists. High-stakes group conflict against Afghanistan On 8 February 2026, his calculated aggression turned a difficult 183-run chase into a 13-ball 5-wicket victory for the Black Caps.

After the match-winning knock, Seifert reached a major personal milestone and joined the elite club as the fifth New Zealander to reach 2000 T20I runs. His ability to whip out world-class spin under pressure, evidenced by his strike rate of 154.76 in Chennai, has redefined his role in the national side. This performance not only avenged New Zealand’s 84-run loss to the Afghan side in the previous edition, but also rewrote the record books for batting efficiency as he became the fastest Kiwi to reach the 2,000-run mark with the balls he faced.

Tim Seifert’s record-breaking masterclass against New Zealand vs Afghanistan in T20 World Cup 2026 in Chennai

Chasing a tough target of 182/6 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, New Zealand were immediately in trouble at 14/2. Mujib Ur Rahman’s double blow on the second. Enter it Tim Seiferthis counter-attacks of 65 to 42 (7 fours, 3 sixes) became the backbone of the chase. He struck a vital partnership with 74 Glenn Phillips (42 off 25), absorb the pressure Rashid Khan‘s spell before bursting against the seamers in the middle innings.

During this innings, Seifert reached 2,000 T20I runs in his 82nd match and became the fastest New Zealand batsman to reach the milestone by facing deliveries (1,395 balls). It surpassed the previous national record Brendon McCullum and Martin Guptill. His dismissal in the 13th over came only after he brought the required rate down to a manageable level and earned him the Man of the Match award.

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2000 Top 5 fastest runs among full member countries of ICC till T20Is

1. Suryakumar Yadav (1164 balls): The Indian “360 degree” maestro sits in a league of his own. Reaching the milestone with just 1164 balls, Surya has redefined T20 batting with his ability to find gaps in unusual pitches from the first delivery. His career strike rate remains the gold standard for anyone with more than 2,000 runs, and it reflects a philosophy of pure aggression.

2. Aaron Finch (1283 balls): The former Australian captain was a powerhouse at the top of the order for over a decade. Finch’s ability to maximize his powerplay and his sheer brute strength against both pace and spin allowed him to reach the 2,000-run mark at lightning speed. His record remained the benchmark for openers globally for years.

3. Glenn Maxwell (1304 balls): It’s no surprise that Maxwell, also known as “The Big Show”, is included on this list. As a middle-order batsman who often came in in high-pressure situations, his reliance on hitting the boundary rather than the traditional pick saw him cross the 2,000-run mark while facing significantly fewer deliveries than his contemporaries.

4. Hardik Pandya (1390 balls): Hardik tops this list. His role requires him to hit 150+ consistently, often coming at the death. Reaching 2000 runs from 1390 balls, he proved that he is not only a cameo player but also a consistent scorer who maintained an elite pace throughout his career.

5. Tim Seifert (1,395 balls): After his heroics against Afghanistan in 2026, Seyfert officially entered the top five. Reaching 1395 balls, he was out South Africaof David Miller becoming the most efficient New Zealander in history. His blend of wicket-keeping agility and aggressive batting style made him McCullum’s spiritual successor in the Black Caps line-up.

Fastest to 2000 T20I runs (Balls Over Full Overs)

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