Morne Morkel— Bowler
Morne Morkel is a former specialist bowler from South Africa, no longer playing international cricket.
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Morne Morkel has scored 22 runs across 44 matches at an average of 7.33 (SR 122.22). Best score: 8. With the ball: 47 T20I wickets at an average of 25.34 and economy of 7.51, with best figures of 4/17. In ODIs, Morne Morkel has scored 268 runs across 117 matches at an average of 9.24 (SR 75.71). Best score: 32*. With the ball: 188 ODI wickets at an average of 25.32 and economy of 4.96, with best figures of 5/21. In Tests, Morne Morkel has scored 944 runs across 86 matches at an average of 11.65 (SR 50.81). Best score: 40. With the ball: 309 Test wickets at an average of 27.67 and economy of 3.11, with best figures of 6/23.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 44 | 22 | 7.33 | 122.22 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 25.34 | 7.51 |
| ODI | 117 | 268 | 9.24 | 75.71 | 0 | 0 | 188 | 25.32 | 4.96 |
| Test | 86 | 944 | 11.65 | 50.81 | 0 | 0 | 309 | 27.67 | 3.11 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 8 | 7.33 | 122.22 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 47 | 1191 | 25.34 | 7.51 | 20.3 | 4/17 | 0 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Morne Morkel is a former South Africa specialist bowler who played international cricket from 2006 to 2018, across 247 international matches.
The career adds up to 1,234 international runs and 544 international wickets. Most of it came in ODI cricket (117 matches). Every format is broken down below.
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are Morne Morkel's international cricket career stats?▾
Morne Morkel has international career data across T20I, ODI, Test. Morne Morkel's best batting format is Test: 944 runs in 86 matches with a batting average of 11.65.
How many T20I runs has Morne Morkel scored in international cricket?▾
Morne Morkel has scored 22 runs in 44 T20I matches, averaging 7.33 at a strike rate of 122.22. Highest score: 8.
How many T20I wickets does Morne Morkel have?▾
Morne Morkel has taken 47 wickets in T20I cricket in 44 matches with a bowling average of 25.34 and an economy rate of 7.51. Best bowling: 4/17.
How many ODI runs has Morne Morkel scored in international cricket?▾
Morne Morkel has scored 268 runs in 117 ODI matches, averaging 9.24 at a strike rate of 75.71. Highest score: 32*.
How many ODI wickets does Morne Morkel have?▾
Morne Morkel has taken 188 wickets in ODI cricket in 117 matches with a bowling average of 25.32 and an economy rate of 4.96. Best bowling: 5/21 with 2 five-wicket hauls.
How many Test runs has Morne Morkel scored in international cricket?▾
Morne Morkel has scored 944 runs in 86 Test matches, averaging 11.65 at a strike rate of 50.81. Highest score: 40.
How many Test wickets does Morne Morkel have?▾
Morne Morkel has taken 309 wickets in Test cricket in 86 matches with a bowling average of 27.67 and an economy rate of 3.11. Best bowling: 6/23 with 8 five-wicket hauls.
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