South Africa- IPL runs
- 2,427
- Average
- 28.55
- Strike rate
- 109.2
- Highest
- 89
Career
Jacques Kallis has the strongest statistical case of any allrounder in the game's history: more than 13,000 Test runs at an average above 55, and nearly 300 Test wickets bowling genuine fast-medium as a fourth seamer. No one else has combined output at that level in both disciplines.
His batting was built on an orthodox, low-risk technique and extraordinary concentration rather than dominance, which is why his reputation never quite matched his figures. He was also an outstanding slip fielder, holding more than 200 Test catches.
Highlights
- Over 13,000 Test runs and close to 300 Test wickets
- Statistically the most productive allrounder in Test history
- More than 200 Test catches as a slip fielder
- Won IPL titles with Kolkata Knight Riders
International
Career record
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testfrom 2001 | 89 | 151 | 7,405 | 224 | 54.05 | 49.8 | 28 | 27 |
| ODIfrom 2002 | 138 | 132 | 4,929 | 128* | 44.01 | 76.4 | 8 | 38 |
| T20I | 24 | 22 | 632 | 73 | 35.11 | 120.4 | 0 | 5 |
| IPL | 98 | 96 | 2,427 | 89* | 28.55 | 109.2 | 0 | 17 |
Figures marked with a year cover only part of this career — the ball-by-ball archive behind these numbers begins in 2001 for Tests and 2002 for One Day Internationals.
Indian Premier League
Season by season
| Season | Team | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | RCB | 11 | 0 | 199 | 54 | 18.10 | 108.7 | 23 | 4 |
| 2009 | RCB | 15 | 2 | 361 | 69 | 27.80 | 108.7 | 37 | 8 |
| 2010 | RCB | 16 | 4 | 572 | 89 | 47.70 | 115.8 | 67 | 9 |
| 2011 | KKR | 14 | 2 | 424 | 80 | 35.30 | 112.2 | 46 | 6 |
| 2012 | KKR | 17 | 1 | 409 | 79 | 25.60 | 106.5 | 34 | 10 |
| 2013 | KKR | 15 | 0 | 311 | 41 | 20.70 | 96.6 | 35 | 3 |
| 2014 | KKR | 7 | 1 | 151 | 72 | 25.20 | 117.1 | 13 | 4 |
| Total | 7 seasons | 95 | 10 | 2,427 | 89 | 28.55 | 109.2 | 255 | 44 |
IPL bowling
- Wickets
- 42
- Economy
- 7.54
- Average
- 27.45
- Balls bowled
- 918
Questions
About Jacques Kallis
How many IPL runs has Jacques Kallis scored?
Jacques Kallis has scored 2,427 runs in the IPL across 7 seasons, averaging 28.55 at a strike rate of 109.23. The highest score is 89.
How many IPL wickets has Jacques Kallis taken?
Jacques Kallis has taken 42 IPL wickets at an economy rate of 7.54 and an average of 27.45.
Which IPL teams has Jacques Kallis played for?
Jacques Kallis has appeared for Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL.
What is Jacques Kallis's playing style?
Jacques Kallis is a right-hand bat who bowls right-arm fast medium, listed as a allrounder.
Is Jacques Kallis the greatest allrounder ever?
By raw output he has the strongest case: no other cricketer has combined more than 13,000 Test runs at an average above 55 with almost 300 Test wickets.
What kind of bowler was Jacques Kallis?
Right-arm fast-medium, genuinely quick in his younger years, operating as South Africa's third or fourth seamer rather than a part-timer.
Which IPL teams did Jacques Kallis play for?
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, winning the title with Kolkata, and he later coached the franchise.
Sources
- IPL figures computed from ball-by-ball records of every IPL match.
- International figures computed from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data, licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Biographical details compiled from public records.