ICC World Cup 2019: Hashim Amla becomes second fastest to reach 8000 ODI runs

Southampton, June 19: Hashim Amla became the second fastest player to accumulate 8,000 ODI runs after reaching the landmark in South Africa's Cricket World Cup encounter with New Zealand on Wednesday.

The 36-year-old Proteas opener got to the landmark figure in his 176th innings in the format, having started the day on 7,976 career runs.

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Only Virat Kohli has reached 8,000 ODI runs in fewer innings than Amla, the India captain getting there in 175 knocks.

Amla was looking to play a telling innings at Edgbaston in a crucial match for struggling South Africa in their World Cup campaign.

DRINKS BREAK | GETTING RUNS, FAST

The Proteas very own @amlahash is in amongst some distinguished names in the game.#ProteaFire 🔥#CWC19 #NZvSA pic.twitter.com/Xbu1JUN8M3

— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) June 19, 2019

He lost his opening partner Quinton de Kock in the second over, and captain Faf du Plessis fell for 23 after helping to put on 50 for the second wicket.

Amla was unbeaten on 34 at the beginning of the 18th over, with South Africa 66-2.

Kohli was also playing at Edgbaston when he achieved the feat, making an unbeaten 96 against Bangladesh at the Champions Trophy two years ago.

8️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ ODI runs for Hashim Amla 👏

He is the second fastest to the landmark in terms of innings batted 😱

Can he go on and celebrate with a big one today?#CWC19 pic.twitter.com/V1GvAkYrwZ

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 19, 2019