Jacques Kallis vs Rohit Sharma
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Jacques Kallis vs Rohit Sharma: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Rohit Sharma leads this head-to-head 6–14 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Rohit Sharma averages 48.95 compared to Jacques Kallis's 44.36.
In ODI cricket, Rohit Sharma leads with an average of 48.95 versus Jacques Kallis's 44.36 — a meaningful difference of 4.59 runs per dismissal. Rohit Sharma leads on total ODI runs (11,895 vs 11,579). Rohit Sharma's 34 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 Rohit Sharma averages 31.34 at SR 140.9. In the IPL, Rohit Sharma leads with 7,329 runs versus 2,427 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Jacques Kallis leads on international wickets (577 vs 12 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Rohit Sharma takes this comparison 6–14 across batting categories. The ODI average gap — 48.95 versus 44.36 — is the headline number separating the two players. Jacques Kallis provides genuine competition in T20I cricket, which prevents this from being one-sided.
Frequently Asked — Jacques Kallis vs Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma leads 6–14 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Rohit Sharma leads in more batting categories overall, while Jacques Kallis holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Rohit Sharma holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 48.95 with 11895 runs, compared to Jacques Kallis's average of 44.36 and 11579 runs. Rohit Sharma has also scored more ODI centuries (34 vs 17).
In Test cricket, Jacques Kallis averages 55.37 versus Rohit Sharma's 40.58 — a significant gap of 14.79 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 Rohit Sharma averages 31.34 at a strike rate of 140.9. Rohit Sharma has the higher strike rate (140.9 vs 119.36).
Rohit Sharma leads in IPL run-scoring with 7,329 runs at a strike rate of 132.92, compared to Jacques Kallis's 2,427 runs. Rohit Sharma also leads in IPL sixes (323 vs 44), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Jacques Kallis has taken 577 international wickets compared to Rohit Sharma's 12. Jacques Kallis has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.04 vs 7.605).
Jacques Kallis records their highest batting average in Tests (55.37), while Rohit Sharma records their highest batting average in ODIs (48.95), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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