Mohammad Yousuf vs Jacques Kallis
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Mohammad Yousuf vs Jacques Kallis: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Jacques Kallis leads this head-to-head 2–16 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Jacques Kallis averages 55.37 compared to Mohammad Yousuf's 52.29.
In ODI cricket, Jacques Kallis leads with an average of 44.36 versus Mohammad Yousuf's 41.72 — a slim margin of 2.64 runs per dismissal. Jacques Kallis leads on total ODI runs (11,579 vs 9,720). Jacques Kallis's 17 ODI centuries to Mohammad Yousuf's 15 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 Mohammad Yousuf averages 16.67 at SR 116.28. Jacques Kallis's IPL numbers (2,427 runs at SR 109.23) add a T20 dimension to their profile that Mohammad Yousuf's record doesn't show.
Both players contribute with the ball. Jacques Kallis leads on international wickets (577 vs 1 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 2–16 across batting categories. A higher Test average (55.37 vs 52.29) and ODI average (44.36 vs 41.72) mean Jacques Kallis leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Mohammad Yousuf vs Jacques Kallis
Jacques Kallis leads 2–16 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 Mohammad Yousuf's average of 41.72 and 9720 runs. Jacques Kallis has also scored more ODI centuries (17 vs 15).
In Test cricket, Jacques Kallis averages 55.37 versus Mohammad Yousuf's 52.29 — a meaningful difference of 3.08 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 Mohammad Yousuf averages 16.67 at a strike rate of 116.28. Jacques Kallis has the higher strike rate (119.36 vs 116.28).
Jacques Kallis has IPL data (2,427 runs at a strike rate of 109.23), while Mohammad Yousuf has not played in the IPL.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Jacques Kallis has taken 577 international wickets compared to Mohammad Yousuf's 1. Mohammad Yousuf has the lower white-ball economy rate (0 vs 6.04).
Both Mohammad Yousuf and Jacques Kallis achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Mohammad Yousuf averages 52.29 compared to Jacques Kallis's 55.37 in that format.
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