Jos Buttler vs Jacques Kallis
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Jos Buttler vs Jacques Kallis: Batter vs All-Rounder — Full Stats Breakdown Across All Formats
Jos Buttler leads this head-to-head 11–9 across batting categories, though the gap is tighter than the scoreline suggests — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Jos Buttler averages 39.01 compared to Jacques Kallis's 44.36.
In ODI cricket, Jacques Kallis leads with an average of 44.36 versus Jos Buttler's 39.01 — a meaningful difference of 5.35 runs per dismissal. Jacques Kallis leads on total ODI runs (11,579 vs 5,578). Jacques Kallis's 17 ODI centuries to Jos Buttler's 11 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 Jos Buttler averages 33.97 at SR 148.94. In the IPL, Jos Buttler leads with 4,646 runs versus 2,427 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Jacques Kallis brings 577 international wickets to the table — a bowling contribution that Jos Buttler cannot match, giving Jacques Kallis greater all-round value in balanced conditions.
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The Verdict
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, Jos Buttler leads in most categories. Jacques Kallis does have the edge in T20I metrics, keeping this from being a complete shutout.
Frequently Asked — Jos Buttler vs Jacques Kallis
Jos Buttler leads 11–9 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Jos Buttler leads in more batting categories overall, while Jacques Kallis holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Jacques Kallis holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 44.36 with 11579 runs, compared to Jos Buttler's average of 39.01 and 5578 runs. Jacques Kallis has also scored more ODI centuries (17 vs 11).
In Test cricket, Jacques Kallis averages 55.37 versus Jos Buttler's 31.95 — a massive gap of 23.42 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 Jos Buttler averages 33.97 at a strike rate of 148.94. Jos Buttler has the higher strike rate (148.94 vs 119.36).
Jos Buttler leads in IPL run-scoring with 4,646 runs at a strike rate of 149.73, compared to Jacques Kallis's 2,427 runs. Jos Buttler also leads in IPL sixes (211 vs 44), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Jacques Kallis has taken 577 international wickets across formats, while Jos Buttler has limited or no bowling records.
Jos Buttler records their highest batting average in ODIs (39.01), while Jacques Kallis records their highest batting average in Tests (55.37), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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