Original CricXZ career graphic — Jacques Kallis.

SOUTH AFRICA CRICKET LEGEND

Jacques KallisCareer Stats, 25,534 Runs & Records

Former South Africa batting all-rounder

Jacques Kallis scored 25,534 international runs, took 577 wickets and held 338 catches in one of cricket's most complete all-round careers.

All-rounderSouth AfricaRight-handedRetired

Player Information

Full nameJacques Henry Kallis

Date of birth16 October 1975

BirthplaceCape Town, South Africa

International teamSouth Africa

RoleBatting all-rounder

Batting styleRight-handed

Bowling styleRight-arm fast-medium

International Career Stats

Test Career

Matches: 166
Runs: 13,289
Highest score: 224
Batting average: 55.37
Centuries: 45
Wickets: 292
Catches: 200

ODI Career

Matches: 328
Runs: 11,579
Highest score: 139
Batting average: 44.36
Centuries: 17
Wickets: 273
Catches: 131

T20I Career

Matches: 25
Runs: 666
Highest score: 73
Batting average: 35.05
Fifties: 5
Wickets: 12
Catches: 7

Career statistics are final.

Kallis played his final international match in July 2014. The figures above were checked against ICC and established statistical records.

Across nearly two decades, Kallis combined the technique of a specialist top-order batter, the control of a frontline seamer and exceptional hands in the slips. His 25,534 runs, 577 wickets and 338 catches illustrate an unmatched three-dimensional contribution.

Jacques Kallis and South Africa's 1998 ICC KnockOut Title

Original CricXZ illustration of Kallis's decisive 1998 ICC KnockOut performances.

Kallis made an unbeaten 113 in the semi-final and then took 5/30 against the West Indies in the final at Dhaka. South Africa secured its first senior men's ICC trophy, while Kallis finished as Player of the Tournament.

A Unique Test and ODI All-Round Double

Kallis remains the only player to score at least 10,000 runs and take at least 250 wickets in both Test and ODI cricket. He also finished as South Africa's leading Test run-scorer and one of the most prolific century-makers in Test history.

International Debuts and Final Appearances

Test career

14 December 1995 – 30 December 2013

Debuted against England at Durban and ended his Test career with a century against India at the same venue.

ODI career

9 January 1996 – 12 July 2014

Represented South Africa across five World Cup campaigns and completed a 328-match ODI career.

T20I career

21 October 2005 – 2 October 2012

Added 666 runs, 12 wickets and seven catches during the shortest international format of his career.

Major Records & Achievements

25,534

International runs

Scored 13,289 Test, 11,579 ODI and 666 T20I runs.

577

International wickets

Took 292 Test, 273 ODI and 12 T20I wickets.

338

International catches

Excelled as one of cricket's finest slip fielders.

International centuries

Made 45 Test centuries and 17 ODI centuries.

10K/250

Unique format double

Passed 10,000 runs and 250 wickets in both Tests and ODIs.

5/30

1998 title-winning spell

Delivered a five-wicket haul in the ICC KnockOut final.

Honours and Legacy

2020

ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Was inducted in recognition of his extraordinary all-round career.

2005

ICC Player of the Year

Won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy after an outstanding period.

2005

ICC Test Player of the Year

Received the leading individual award for Test cricket.

1998

ICC KnockOut champion

Helped South Africa secure its first senior men's ICC title.

Sources

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