Glenn McGrath vs Jacques Kallis
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Glenn McGrath vs Jacques Kallis: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Jacques Kallis leads this head-to-head 0–18 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Jacques Kallis averages 55.37 compared to Glenn McGrath's 7.37.
In ODI cricket, Jacques Kallis leads with an average of 44.36 versus Glenn McGrath's 3.83 — a massive gap of 40.53 runs per dismissal. Jacques Kallis leads on total ODI runs (11,579 vs 115). Jacques Kallis's 17 ODI centuries to Glenn McGrath's 0 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Jacques Kallis holds the edge — averaging 35.05 at a strike rate of 119.36, while Glenn McGrath averages 5 at SR 41.67. In the IPL, Jacques Kallis leads with 2,427 runs versus 4 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Glenn McGrath leads on international wickets (949 vs 577 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Jacques Kallis takes this comparison 0–18 across batting categories. A higher Test average (55.37 vs 7.37) and ODI average (44.36 vs 3.83) mean Jacques Kallis leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Glenn McGrath vs Jacques Kallis
Jacques Kallis leads 0–18 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Jacques Kallis has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (55.37) and ODI cricket (44.36).
Jacques Kallis holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 44.36 with 11579 runs, compared to Glenn McGrath's average of 3.83 and 115 runs. Jacques Kallis has also scored more ODI centuries (17 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Jacques Kallis averages 55.37 versus Glenn McGrath's 7.37 — a massive gap of 48 runs per dismissal. Jacques Kallis has accumulated 13,289 Test runs including 45 centuries.
In T20Is, Jacques Kallis averages 35.05 at a strike rate of 119.36, while Glenn McGrath averages 5 at a strike rate of 41.67. Jacques Kallis has the higher strike rate (119.36 vs 41.67).
Jacques Kallis leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,427 runs at a strike rate of 109.23, compared to Glenn McGrath's 4 runs. Jacques Kallis also leads in IPL sixes (44 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Glenn McGrath has taken 949 international wickets compared to Jacques Kallis's 577. Jacques Kallis has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.04 vs 6.88).
Both Glenn McGrath and Jacques Kallis achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Glenn McGrath averages 7.37 compared to Jacques Kallis's 55.37 in that format.
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