Younis Khan vs Jacques Kallis
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Younis Khan vs Jacques Kallis: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Jacques Kallis leads this head-to-head 3–15 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Jacques Kallis averages 55.37 compared to Younis Khan's 52.06.
In ODI cricket, Jacques Kallis leads with an average of 44.36 versus Younis Khan's 31.25 — a significant gap of 13.11 runs per dismissal. Jacques Kallis leads on total ODI runs (11,579 vs 7,249). Jacques Kallis's 17 ODI centuries to Younis Khan's 7 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 Younis Khan averages 22.1 at SR 121.43. In the IPL, Jacques Kallis leads with 2,427 runs versus 3 — 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 15 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 3–15 across batting categories. A higher Test average (55.37 vs 52.06) and ODI average (44.36 vs 31.25) mean Jacques Kallis leads in both prestige formats. Younis Khan provides genuine competition in T20I cricket, which prevents this from being one-sided.
Frequently Asked — Younis Khan vs Jacques Kallis
Jacques Kallis leads 3–15 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 Younis Khan's average of 31.25 and 7249 runs. Jacques Kallis has also scored more ODI centuries (17 vs 7).
In Test cricket, Jacques Kallis averages 55.37 versus Younis Khan's 52.06 — a meaningful difference of 3.31 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 Younis Khan averages 22.1 at a strike rate of 121.43. Younis Khan has the higher strike rate (121.43 vs 119.36).
Jacques Kallis leads in IPL run-scoring with 2,427 runs at a strike rate of 109.23, compared to Younis Khan's 3 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. Jacques Kallis has taken 577 international wickets compared to Younis Khan's 15. Younis Khan has the lower white-ball economy rate (5.495 vs 6.04).
Both Younis Khan and Jacques Kallis achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Younis Khan averages 52.06 compared to Jacques Kallis's 55.37 in that format.
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