Brandon McMullen Sets ODI Record with 1,000 Runs and 50 Wickets
Brandon McMullen's Historic Achievement
Brandon McMullen, a promising talent from Scotland, has made history by becoming the second-fastest cricketer in One Day Internationals (ODIs) to reach the milestone of 1,000 runs and 50 wickets. This remarkable feat places him ahead of cricket legends such as Kapil Dev, Lance Klusener, Shakib Al Hasan, and Steve Waugh.
He accomplished this milestone during a match against the Netherlands in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2. Although he scored only 9 runs off 13 balls in this particular game, his overall contribution was significant.
Scotland managed to set a challenging target of 262 runs for 9 wickets in their 50 overs, bolstered by solid performances from Finlay McCreath, who scored 81 runs off 106 balls, and Mark Watt, who added 60 runs off 72 balls. Dutch bowler Kyle Klein stood out with figures of 3 wickets for 62 runs.
McMullen's Bowling Prowess
In addition to his batting, McMullen showcased his bowling skills by taking 3 wickets for 40 runs in his 10 overs. He dismissed key players including Dutch captain Max O'Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, and Noah Croes, helping to restrict the Netherlands to 218 runs in 45 overs and securing a vital victory for Scotland.
A Record-Breaking Achievement
McMullen achieved the 1,000-run and 50-wicket double in just 33 ODIs, making him the second-fastest to do so, following Netherlands' Ryan ten Doeschate, who accomplished it in 28 matches. This achievement places McMullen among an elite group of players, surpassing:
| Player | Country | Matches to Achieve Double |
|---|---|---|
| Zeeshan Maqsood | Oman | 37 |
| Corey Anderson | New Zealand | 40 |
| Lance Klusener | South Africa | 42 |
| Greg Chappell | Australia | 44 |
| Kapil Dev | India | 46 |
| Steve Waugh | Australia | 46 |
| Rohan Mustafa | UAE | 50 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | Bangladesh | 50 |
McMullen's Impressive ODI Statistics
Throughout his 33-match ODI career, McMullen has accumulated 1,149 runs at an impressive average of 45.96, including 4 centuries and 4 fifties, with a highest score of 151. On the bowling front, he has claimed 52 wickets at an average of 20.09, with his best bowling figures being 5 for 34.
His consistent performance with both bat and ball underscores his rising significance in international cricket and solidifies his reputation as one of the most promising talents in the associate cricketing world.