Fastest To Score 1000 Runs In IPL

Kaushik Kashyap

Travis Head in action (Source: AP Photos)Travis Head in action (Source: AP Photos)

Travis Head has added yet another feather to his illustrious career by completing 1000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The landmark came during the IPL 2025 clash between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday, April 17, at the Wankhede Stadium.

Remarkably, the explosive left-hander reached the milestone in just 575 balls i.e. the second fastest in IPL history in terms of balls faced. Head’s aggressive batting at the top of the order have made him a crucial asset for the Sunrisers in the recent past.

On this special occasion, let’s take a look at the top five players who were the fastest to score 1000 IPL runs in terms of balls faced.

5. Glenn Maxwell - 610 Balls

Glenn Maxwell began his IPL journey with a bang, especially during his explosive 2014 stint with Kings XI Punjab. Known for his fearless strokeplay, the dynamic middle-order batter raced to 1000 IPL runs in just 610 balls. He reached this milestone in IPL 2017 while playing for Kings XI against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Indore.

4. Virender Sehwag - 604 Balls

Virender Sehwag and his brutal hitting at the top of the order needs no introduction. He was a trailblazer in the early years of the IPL, known for his fearless and aggressive batting in any batting conditions. At the peak of his powers, the legendary opener became the fastest to reach 1000 IPL runs during his era, achieving the milestone in just 604 balls in a clash between Delhi Daredevils and Pune Warriors in Navi Mumbai back in 2011.

3. Heinrich Klaasen - 594 Balls

Heinrich Klaasen, who is currently one the most destructive T20 batters in the world, is the third-fastest to reach 1000 IPL runs, achieving the feat in just 594 balls. The South African began his IPL journey with Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but it was after joining Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023 that he started to perform to his full potential. Klaasen reached the milestone during the IPL 2025 season opener which was a high-scoring spectacle against Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad.

2. Travis Head - 575 Balls

Given the way Travis Head has been playing in recent years, it is absolutely no surprise to see his name among the fastest to reach 1000 runs in the most prestigious franchise league in the world. While he has represented several franchises in the past, it is with Sunrisers Hyderabad that he truly exploded onto the scene and has established himself as one of the most destructive hitters to play in the IPL, reaching the 1000-run mark in just 575 balls in IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians.

1. Andre Russell - 545 Balls

No prize for guessing that Andre Russell holds the top spot for the fastest to 1000-run mark in the IPL. The Kolkata Knight Riders legend has been a match-winner with both bat and ball, delivering countless jaw-dropping performances over the years. He reached the milestone in just 545 balls during a 2019 clash against Delhi Capitals in Delhi. Remarkably, the record still stands strong even after six years, highlighting the Jamaican powerhouse’s ruthless dominance in the tournament’s history.