Most Runs For India Vs South Africa In ODIs: The 3-match ODI series between India and South Africa is starting from 30th November, the first match of which will be played in Ranchi and the second match in Raipur. The last match of the series will be held on 6 December 2025 in Visakhapatnam. South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis has scored the most runs in ODI against India. Here we are going to tell you who are the top-5 South African batsmen who have scored the most runs in ODIs against India?

South African batsman who scored the most runs in ODIs

1. Jacques Kallis – 1535 runs

Former great all-rounder Jacques Kallis is at number one in the list of top-5 South African batsmen who have scored the most runs in ODIs against India. In his career, Kallis scored 1535 runs in 37 ODI matches against India at an average of 61.40, which included 2 centuries and 11 half-centuries in his name.

2. Gary Kirsten – 1377 runs

Former opener Gary Kirsten is at second place in the list of South African batsmen who have scored the most runs in ODIs against India. Kirsten played 26 ODI matches against India in her career, in which she scored 1377 runs at an average of 62.59 with the help of 4 centuries and 9 half-centuries.

3. AB de Villiers – 1357 runs

Former explosive batsman AB de Villiers is third in the list of South African batsmen who have scored the most runs in ODIs against India. In his career, De Villiers scored 1357 runs in 32 ODI matches against India at an average of 48.46, which included 6 centuries and 5 half-centuries in his name.

4. Quinton de Kock – 1077 runs

Wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock is at fourth place in the list of South African batsmen who have scored the most runs in ODIs against India. De Kock has so far played 20 ODI matches against India, in which he has scored 1077 runs at an average of 53.85 with the help of 6 centuries and 2 half-centuries.

5. Herschelle Gibbs – 1064 runs

Former explosive opening batsman Herschelle Gibbs is fifth in the list of South African batsmen who have scored the most runs in ODIs against India. In his career, Gibbs scored 1064 runs in 30 ODI matches against India at an average of 44.33, which included 2 centuries and 5 half-centuries in his name.

Virender Sehwag, one of the most explosive batsmen of Indian cricket, was as fearless on the field as he was outspoken in front of the team management. In an old interview, Sehwag narrated such an incident from the 2008 tour of Australia, which surprised everyone. At that time, Team India’s captain was Mahendra Singh Dhoni and coach was Gary Kirsten and despite being included in the team, Sehwag was kept out of the playing eleven.

Sehwag’s anger, “I am not in the team to provide water”

Sehwag told that when he was continuously made to sit on the bench, he simply told both the captain and the coach, “If you have selected me in the team, then feed me. I have not come to give water or sit in the dugout. If you do not want to feed me, then keep someone else in the team in my place.”

This statement surprised the team management. Sehwag said that if a player is in the team, he should get a chance to play, otherwise a young player should get a chance so that he can gain experience.

Dhoni had given place to Gautam Gambhir and Uthappa

At that time, captain MS Dhoni had made changes in the opening pair as per the team’s strategy. In place of Sehwag, first Gautam Gambhir and then Robin Uthappa were given the opportunity as openers, who started the innings with Sachin Tendulkar. Sehwag was very angry with this decision because he felt that it was wrong to leave him out despite being fit and selected in the team.

Sachin Tendulkar changed Sehwag’s mind

In anger, Sehwag had even decided to retire, but then master blaster Sachin Tendulkar convinced him and changed his decision. A few years later, in the 2011 World Cup, the same Sehwag proved to be the player who gave a great start to Team India.

Gave a great comeback in 2011 World Cup

Sehwag played many memorable innings against Pakistan, Bangladesh and South Africa in the 2011 World Cup and played an important role in India becoming world champion for the second time. That anger of 2008 probably became the biggest inspiration for his comeback.

The record for scoring the slowest double century in the history of Test cricket is in the name of former New Zealand batsman Glenn Turner. The Turner set this record in the year 1971. This record has not been able to break any batsman for 53 years. At the same time, Cheteshwar Pujara’s name is the record of scoring the slowest double century for India. Pujara achieved this record in the year 2017.

10 batsmen who scored the slowest double century in Test cricket

1- Glenn Turner

New Zealand batsman Glenn Turner scored history by scoring a double century in 611 balls against the West Indies in 1971-72.

2- Robert Simpson

Australian batsman Robert Simpson is second in this list. Simpson scored a double century against England in 1964 by facing 609 balls.

3- Sydney Barns

Former Australian batsman Sydney Barns scored a double century in 608 balls against England in the year 1946-47.

4- Arthur Nors

South African batsman Arthur Norsh scored a double century against England in 1951 by facing 597 balls.

5- Brandon Kurupu

Sri Lankan batsman Brendon Kurupu scored a double century against New Zealand in 1986-87 by playing 548 balls.

6- Lee Hutton

England batsman Lee Hutton scored a double century against the West Indies in 1950 by facing 537 balls.

7- MS Atapattu

Sri Lankan batsman MS Atapattu scored a double century by playing 531 balls against England in the year 2000-01.

8- Lee Hutton

Lee Hutton is named twice in this list. The England batsman scored a double century in 528 balls in 1938 against Australia.

9- Gary Kirsten

South African batsman Gary Kirsten scored a double century against England in 1999-00 by facing 522 balls.

10- Cheteshwar Pujara

Former Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara scored a double century against Australia by playing 521 balls in the year 2016-17.

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Gary kiresten on shubman gill: The Indian cricket team has to play a five -match Test series in England from tomorrow i.e. Friday, June 20. The first Test match between India and England is to be played in Leeds from tomorrow. Earlier, former India head coach Gary Kirsten has given a big statement on young captain Shubman Gill.

Former India head coach Gary Kirsten has supported the new Test captain Shubman Gill, saying that he is all set to make a mark in international cricket with the five -match series starting against England in Leeds from Friday. Giri Kirsten, who is a mentor of the Gujarat Titans, the IPL team captained by Gill, believes that 25 -year -old Shubman Gill has all the qualities of becoming a good leadership.

Know what Gary Kirsten said on Shubman Gill

Gary Kirsten told Jio Hotstar, “I think Shubman Gill will prove to be a great captain. He is a smart cricketer. He has a good mind for the game and understands his game. He is very talented and a good person who I think that is very important.”

This legendary coach further said, “One thing I like the most about Shubman Gill is that he does what he says. He is very hardworking and this is a great example for other players. I think he is ready to make a blast internationally.”

Matthew Hayden’s opinion is different

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden said, “Gill will have to strengthen her place in Test cricket. It takes time to prepare her legacy and become legend. It is not right to compare him to Virat Kohli. We have seen him as captain and has the ability to become a good captain.”

Gary Kirsten, Pakistan Cricket Team: Former coach of the Indian cricket team Gary Kirsten has made a big disclosure. Gary has now told himself why he left the post of coach of Pakistan team in just 6 months. Gary was appointed the head coach of the Pakistan White Ball cricket team last year. But Gary gave the resignation from the post of coach in October after 6 months. Gary has also indicated the reason for leaving the post of coach as well as returning as the coach of the Pakistan team.

The big reason to withdraw from the selection panel

Gary was appointed as the coach of the team for two years. But he resigned from his post due to a dispute with the Pakistan Cricket Board only 6 months after becoming a coach. Gary was removed from the selection committee. After this, Gary left his post before the team was declared for the tour of Australia and Zimbabwe. Gary recalled a few months spent with the team and realized that his impact was not going to be much after being removed from the selection panel.

Gary said, “He was upset for a few months. I soon understood that my influence was going to be very low. Once I was removed from the selection committee and asked to choose a team and I was not able to shape the team, it became difficult to make a positive impact on the group as a coach.”

What did Gary say on returning as coach of Pakistan team

On the question of the Pakistan cricket team coaching again, Gary said that he is ready to coach the team. But they do not want the intervention of external influential people. He believes that the team should be run by people associated with cricket. When this is not happening and when there is a lot of interference outside, which is very impressive, it is very difficult for the leader of the team to follow that path.

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