Who was the first player to score 2000 runs in T20Is?


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The first player to score 2,000 runs in T20 Internationals (T20Is) was Brendon McCullum of New Zealand.

🏏 Brendon McCullum's Milestone:

  • Achievement Date: September 15, 2015

  • Opponent: England

  • Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

  • Career T20I Runs: 2,140 in 71 matches at an average of 35.66 and a strike rate of 136.21

  • Known for his explosive batting, innovative stroke play, and aggressive approach.

Significance of the Achievement:

  • McCullum was a pioneer in T20 cricket, known for redefining aggressive batting in the format.

  • He was also the first player to score a century in the Indian Premier League (IPL), showcasing his impact in franchise cricket.

  • As a captain, McCullum led New Zealand to the final of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Other Players to Reach 2,000 T20I Runs:

  • Martin Guptill (New Zealand)

  • Virat Kohli (India)

  • Rohit Sharma (India)

  • Babar Azam (Pakistan)

Brendon McCullum's trailblazing career left a lasting impact on T20 cricket, making him a modern-day legend of the shortest format.