Fastest 1000 runs in test cricket in less than ten tests
PHKD Mendis of Sri Lanka completed one thousand runs in his eighth match and 13th innings to provide the occasion of a fifth batsman completing one thousand runs in less than ten tests. DG Bradman of Australia has achieved the feat in least number of tests – seven, while PHKD Mendis has achieved the feat in eight tests.
All statistical figures as at the end of the second day’s play in the second test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at Galle on 27.09.2024
| No | Player | Team | M | Inna |
| 1 | DG Bradman | Aus | 7 | 13 |
| 2 | PHKD Mendis | Srl | 8 | 13 |
| 3 | H Sutcliffe | Eng | 9 | 12 |
| 4 | ED Weekes | Win | 9 | 12 |
| 5 | YBK Jaiswal | Ind | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | GA Headley | Win | 9 | 17 |
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