Gary Kirsten— Batsman
Gary Kirsten is a former specialist batsman from South Africa, no longer playing international cricket.
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In ODIs, Gary Kirsten has scored 6,798 runs across 185 matches at an average of 40.95 (SR 72.04), with 13 centuries and 45 half-centuries. Best score: 188*. In Tests, Gary Kirsten has scored 7,289 runs across 101 matches at an average of 45.27 (SR 43.43), with 21 centuries and 34 half-centuries. Best score: 275. With the ball: 2 Test wickets at an average of 71.00 and economy of 2.44, with best figures of 1/0.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 185 | 6,798 | 40.95 | 72.04 | 13 | 45 | — | — | 4.60 |
| Test | 101 | 7,289 | 45.27 | 43.43 | 21 | 34 | 2 | 71.00 | 2.44 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 185 | 19 | 6,798 | 188* | 40.95 | 72.04 | 45 | 13 | 659 | 20 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Gary Kirsten is a former South Africa specialist batsman who played international cricket from 1993 to 2004, across 286 international matches.
The career adds up to 14,087 international runs with 34 hundreds and 2 international wickets. Most of it came in ODI cricket (185 matches). Every format is broken down below.
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What are Gary Kirsten's international cricket career stats?▾
Gary Kirsten has international career data across ODI, Test. Gary Kirsten's best batting format is Test: 7,289 runs in 101 matches with a batting average of 45.27.
How many ODI runs has Gary Kirsten scored in international cricket?▾
Gary Kirsten has scored 6,798 runs in 185 ODI matches, averaging 40.95 at a strike rate of 72.04, including 13 centuries and 45 half-centuries in ODIs. Highest score: 188*.
How many Test runs has Gary Kirsten scored in international cricket?▾
Gary Kirsten has scored 7,289 runs in 101 Test matches, averaging 45.27 at a strike rate of 43.43, including 21 centuries and 34 half-centuries in Tests. Highest score: 275.
How many Test wickets does Gary Kirsten have?▾
Gary Kirsten has taken 2 wickets in Test cricket in 101 matches with a bowling average of 71.00 and an economy rate of 2.44. Best bowling: 1/0.
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