7 Fastest Wicketkeeper-Batters to 1,000 Test Runs: Jamie Smith Rockets to the Top

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By Aniket Kuila | July 26,2025

Jamie Smith (England)

Finished his 1000 test runs in just 21 innings in July 2025 as a batsman for England.

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Quinton de Kock (South Africa)

Has also made 1,000 runs in 21 innings. Known to be an explosive batter who scores quickly.

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Jonny Bairstow (England)

Took 22 innings to get 1000 runs, scoring consistently for England.

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Dinesh Chandimal (Sri Lanka)

Reached the milestone in 22 innings and is a key middle-order batter for Sri Lanka.

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Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)

The legendary Sangakkara did it in his 23rd innings and gave a sneak peek at his early batting abilities.

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AB de Villiers (South Africa)

Mr 360 reached 1000 runs in 23 innings, and with that has demonstrated his brilliance in both departments.

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Sarfaraz Ahmed (Pakistan)

As a wicketkeeper-batsman for Pakistan, Sarfaraz has reached 1000 runs in 24 innings.

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