Over an extensive record of 405 deliveries — enough to draw reliable conclusions across TEST cricket, Sir James Anderson has had a slight edge, restricting Jacques Kallis to 163 runs from 405 balls at an average of 23.29.
Sir James Anderson has dismissed Jacques Kallis 7 times across 405 deliveries — one wicket every 58 balls on average. While Jacques Kallis has managed to score, those wickets have kept the pressure firmly with the bowler throughout this rivalry.
Sir James Anderson has kept Jacques Kallis under pressure with 79.8% dot balls, limiting scoring opportunities and consistently forcing the batter onto the back foot. Across the matchup, Jacques Kallis has hit 21 fours and 0 sixes, with boundaries contributing 52% of total runs — a balanced mix of power hitting and sensible running.
With over 405 deliveries in the record books, this is one of the more thoroughly documented individual matchups in cricket. The data spans TEST cricket, capturing how this battle has played out in that specific context. It remains one of cricket's more intriguing individual rivalries, with neither player able to claim complete dominance.
Jacques Kallis has scored 163 runs off 405 balls against Sir James Anderson across TEST cricket, averaging 23.29 per dismissal with a strike rate of 40.25.
Sir James Anderson has dismissed Jacques Kallis 7 times across 405 deliveries in TEST cricket — one wicket every 58 balls on average.
Sir James Anderson holds a slight advantage, having dismissed Jacques Kallis 7 times across 405 deliveries. The batter averages 23.29 — competitive, but the bowler has maintained the upper hand.
Jacques Kallis has scored at a strike rate of 40.25 against Sir James Anderson across TEST cricket — indicating a cautious approach in this matchup. From 405 deliveries faced, the batter has hit 21 fours and 0 sixes.
Sir James Anderson has delivered 79.8% dot balls against Jacques Kallis across 405 deliveries — indicating a high pressure rate that has kept the batter quiet. Despite this, Jacques Kallis has still managed 21 boundaries in the matchup.
Jacques Kallis has hit 21 fours and 0 sixes off Sir James Anderson's bowling across TEST cricket. Boundaries account for 52% of all runs scored in this matchup — a balanced scoring pattern between boundaries and running between the wickets.
This head-to-head record between Jacques Kallis and Sir James Anderson covers TEST cricket, totalling 405 balls faced. All deliveries are from TEST cricket.