Jacques Kallis Top 20 Records in International Cricket

Jacques Kallis Top 20 Records in International Cricket

Jacques Kallis is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of cricket. Here are 20 of his remarkable records in international cricket:

1. Most runs scored by a South African in Test cricket (13,289 runs).
2. Most centuries by a South African in Test cricket (45 centuries).
3. Most half-centuries by a South African in Test cricket (58 half-centuries).
4. Second-highest wicket-taker by a South African in Test cricket (292 wickets).
5. Most runs scored by a South African in ODI cricket (11,579 runs).
6. Most centuries by a South African in ODI cricket (17 centuries).
7. Most half-centuries by a South African in ODI cricket (86 half-centuries).
8. Most wickets by a South African in ODI cricket (273 wickets).
9. Most Player of the Match awards by a South African in ODI cricket (32 awards).
10. Only player to score over 10,000 runs and take over 250 wickets in both Test and ODI cricket.
11. Only player to score over 11,000 runs and take over 250 wickets in Test cricket.
12. Highest partnership for any wicket in Test cricket with Hashim Amla (partnership of 624 runs).
13. Second-highest partnership for any wicket in Test cricket with AB de Villiers (partnership of 429 runs).
14. Only player to take over 100 catches in both Test and ODI cricket.
15. Most catches by a South African fielder in Test cricket (200 catches).
16. Most catches by a South African fielder in ODI cricket (131 catches).
17. Only player to score over 1,000 runs and take over 25 wickets in ICC World Cups.
18. Only player to score over 500 runs and take over 10 wickets in ICC Champions Trophy.
19. Only player to score over 2,000 runs and take over 50 wickets in IPL.
20. Most runs scored by a South African in IPL (2,427 runs).

Kallis’ records prove his incredible talent and versatility as an all-rounder, making him a true legend of the game.