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The fastest runners to be listed do not just depends on a single metric but players known for their fitness, quickness and agility have been mentioned by official sources. The top 12 fastest runners in cricket, ranked by fame, statistics and general athletic ability, are as follows:
| Rank | Player | Highest Running Speed (km/h) | Nationality |
| 1 | Virat Kohli | 32.5 | India |
| 2 | AB de Villiers | 32.0 | South Africa |
| 3 | MS Dhoni | 31.8 | India |
| 4 | Ravindra Jadeja | 31.5 | India |
| 5 | Jonty Rhodes | 31.2 | South Africa |
| 6 | Glenn Maxwell | 31.0 | Australia |
| 7 | Dwayne Bravo | 30.8 | West Indies |
| 8 | Brendon McCullum | 30.5 | New Zealand |
| 9 | Steve Smith | 30.2 | Australia |
| 10 | Hardik Pandya | 30.0 | India |
| 11 | David Warner | 29.8 | Australia |
| 12 | Kane Williamson | 29.5 | New Zealand |
Highest Running Speed (km/h): 32.5
He is widely known as the fastest runner between wickets in today's cricket. He also holds the title of many more records such as, scoring most centuries in ODI's and most fifties in T20 Internationals.
Highest Running Speed (km/h): 32.0
The former South African captain was renowned for quick running and athleticism; he could turn singles into twos because of his lighting-speed. He holds the record of fastest ODI's century, fastest ODI's fifty and also fastest 150 in ODI.
Highest Running Speed (km/h): 31.8
The former cricket captain of India was known for fast running between the wickets. He led India to many victories with his quick decision-making and running.
Highest Running Speed (km/h): 31.5
This all-rounder of Indian cricket team is also famous for his quick running and exceptional fielding.
Highest Running Speed (km/h): 31.2
A legendary fielder famous for his quick reflexes and speed also in one of the top runners list.
Highest Running Speed (km/h): 31.0
This fast runner from the team of Australia is famous for scoring quick runs in all formats of cricket.
Highest Running Speed (km/h): 30.8
He is quick runner from the team of West Indies and is well known for All-round athleticism.
Highest Running Speed (km/h): 30.5
He is known for his aggressive style while playing and running.
Highest Running Speed (km/h): 30.2
A very quick runner from Australian cricket team famous for scoring runs in all formats.
Highest Running Speed (km/h): 30.0
This player is also from the Indian cricket team and famous for his speed and incredible fielding.
Highest Running Speed (km/h): 29.8
A senior Australian cricket player who is famous for his aggressive batting style and consistently turning ones into twos.
Highest Running Speed (km/h): 29.5
The New Zealand famous player who comes in top 4 is known for quick running between the wickets and scoring well in all formats.
Clearly, most of the players in top 12 are from India which show their focus on fitness and prove that they are the most disciplined cricket team. Virat Kohli is the one who tops the list as a fastest runner while AB de Villiers also once hold the title. Both of them are famous for their lightning-speed between the wickets and converting ones into twos. The list also contains other cricketers from different teams who are well known for their speed, quick reflexes and athleticism.
Who has the fastest run speed in cricket?
Virat Kohli holds one of the fastest running speeds in cricket, recorded at 32.5 km/h, making him one of the quickest between the wickets.
Who is the fastest runner in cricket world history?
While cricket's fastest runner is Virat Kohli (32.5 km/h), the title of the fastest runner in world history belongs to Usain Bolt, with a top speed of 44.72 km/h.
What is the quickest over in cricket history?
The quickest over in cricket history was bowled by Shohaib Akhtar, clocking speeds of 161.3 km/h (100.2 mph) during a 2002 ODI.
Who has the fastest to 1000 runs in cricket?
Viv Richards holds the record for the fastest to 1000 runs in Test cricket, achieving the milestone in just 21 innings.
