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5 Players With Most Runs In Australia Vs South Africa Tests

Akshita Patel

Most Runs In Australia Vs South Africa Tests [Source: @ICC, @7teenMagiic/X.com]Most Runs In Australia Vs South Africa Tests [Source: @ICC, @7teenMagiic/X.com]

The Australia-South Africa Test series has witnessed some unforgettable performances. Both teams have given birth to cricketing greats who have fought with each other in pressure-filled situations, and some of them have impressed with their consistent run-scorer's skills in this intense rivalry. Let us take a peek at the top 5 run-scorers for Australia-South Africa Test matches.

5. Hashim Amla (South Africa) – 1574 Runs

5. Hashim Amla (South Africa) – 1574 Runs [Source: @MaswangsSally/X.com]5. Hashim Amla (South Africa) – 1574 Runs [Source: @MaswangsSally/X.com]

Graceful and calm, Hashim Amla was a rock in the batting line up of South Africa. His calm demeanour and text book cricket saw him score over 1,500 runs against Australia in 40 innings. Amla had a tendency to play long innings and wear-down bowlers. He had a 41.42 average against Australia with 5 centuries and as many fifties. His consistency and class made him one of South Africa’s finest batsmen of the modern era.

4. Neil Harvey (Australia) – 1625 Runs

4. Neil Harvey (Australia) – 1625 Runs [Source: @CricketopiaCom/X.com]4. Neil Harvey (Australia) – 1625 Runs [Source: @CricketopiaCom/X.com]

Australian batsman Neil Harvey has 1625 runs against South Africa in the Test format. His record is impressive not only with regards to the runs but also because his average of 81.25, the highest among the top five. Playing in the 1950s, Harvey dominated South Africa in an era without modern equipment or facilities. Scoring 8 centuries in just 14 matches, he had a magical touch that few could match. His highest score was 205.

3. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 1978 Runs

3. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 1978 Runs [Source: @ICC/X.com]3. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 1978 Runs [Source: @ICC/X.com]

Jacques Kallis, one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, was rock solid with the bat against Australia. Scoring nearly 2,000 runs, Kallis combined technique and temperament beautifully. In 53 innings, he maintained an average of 40.36 with 5 tons and 10 fifties. Whether playing on bouncy Australian pitches or tricky South African tracks, he was always reliable. His presence in the middle order brought stability to the Proteas lineup.

2. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 2068 Runs

2. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 2068 Runs [Source: @7teenMagiic/X.com]2. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 2068 Runs [Source: @7teenMagiic/X.com]

AB de Villiers was South Africa’s Mr. Dependable. Stylish, calm under pressure, and capable of adapting to any situation, de Villiers scored 2068 runs against Australia in 24 Tests. His ability to switch gears, from solid defence to explosive strokeplay, made him incredibly hard to dismiss. With a healthy average of over 50 and 6 tons, he often stood tall during tough tours to Australia and fierce home battles.

1. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 2132 Runs

1. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 2132 Runs [Source: @RickyPonting/X.com]1. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 2132 Runs [Source: @RickyPonting/X.com]

Ricky Ponting tops the list with 2132 runs against South Africa in 26 Tests. With his aggressive batting and sharp cricketing brain, Ponting was always among the runs against the Proteas. He had 8 centuries and 11 fifties and was a nightmare for South African bowlers. In 48 innings, he maintained a 47.37 average. Not only that, Ponting’s leadership and batting made him a true legend of the game.