Jacques Kallis vs Brian Lara
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Jacques Kallis vs Brian Lara: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Jacques Kallis leads this head-to-head 15–3 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Jacques Kallis averages 55.37 compared to Brian Lara's 52.89.
In ODI cricket, Jacques Kallis leads with an average of 44.36 versus Brian Lara's 40.17 — a meaningful difference of 4.19 runs per dismissal. Jacques Kallis has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (11,579 vs 10,405). Brian Lara's 19 ODI centuries to Jacques Kallis's 17 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 Brian Lara averages 0 at SR 0. Jacques Kallis has an IPL record (2,427 runs at SR 109.23) that Brian Lara lacks — an additional dimension not captured in international averages alone.
Both players contribute with the ball. Jacques Kallis leads on international wickets (577 vs 4 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, Jacques Kallis leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (55.37 vs 52.89) and ODI average (44.36 vs 40.17), Jacques Kallis makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Jacques Kallis vs Brian Lara
Jacques Kallis leads 15–3 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 Brian Lara's average of 40.17 and 10405 runs. Jacques Kallis has also scored more ODI centuries (17 vs 19).
In Test cricket, Jacques Kallis averages 55.37 versus Brian Lara's 52.89 — a slim margin of 2.48 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 Brian Lara averages 0 at a strike rate of 0. Jacques Kallis has the higher strike rate (119.36 vs 0).
Jacques Kallis has IPL data (2,427 runs at a strike rate of 109.23), while Brian Lara has not played in the IPL.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Jacques Kallis has taken 577 international wickets compared to Brian Lara's 4. Jacques Kallis has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.04 vs 7.47).
Both Jacques Kallis and Brian Lara achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Jacques Kallis averages 55.37 compared to Brian Lara's 52.89 in that format.
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