Five Greatest ODI All-Rounders of All Time

In One Day Internationals (ODIs), all-rounders are the most important weapon of the teams. They act as batsmen, bowlers, and fielders, the three essential pillars of versatility in one single player. Over the rich history of ODIs, we have seen many all-rounders perform with unwavering grit, displaying their unique flair in the game. The five greatest all-rounders in the ODI are Jacques Kallis, Sanath Jayasuriya, Shakib Al Hasan, Shahid Afridi, and Abdul Razzaq.

This article will highlight the Five Greatest ODI All-Rounders’ roles, contributions, and their unique skill sets:

Jacques Kallis (South Africa)

Kallis has been the cornerstone of the South African batting lineup for nearly two decades. He is often regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time as a batting allrounder. As a right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast-medium bowler, Kallis has given many stellar performances in his career. His technique and temperament made him a formidable batsman, while his bowling provided crucial breakthroughs for South Africa.

Batting Stats:

Matches	Inns	Runs	Avg	SR	100s	50s	HS
328	314	11,579	44.36	72.89	17	86	139

Bowling Stats:

Matches	Inns	Wkts	Avg	Eco	SR	5-W	BBI
328	283	273	31.79	4.84	39.4	2	5/30

Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)

A batting all-rounder and a cricketing legend from Sri Lanka, Jayasuriya is one of the most revered players of ODI cricket. He is a dynamic left-handed batsman and a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, he primarily played as a batting allrounder. He aced the ODI format with his aggressive batting style, particularly during the 1996 Cricket World Cup, where he played a key role in Sri Lanka’s triumph. Jaisuriya’s ability to score quickly at the top of the order was complemented by his handy bowling, making him a dual threat.

Batting Stats:

Matches	Inns	Runs	Avg	SR	100s	50s	HS
445	433	13,430	32.13	91.22	28	68	189

Bowling Stats:

Matches	Inns	Wkts	Avg	Eco	SR	5-W	BBI
445	368	323	36.75	4.79	46.0	4	6/29

Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)

Shakib Al Hasan is regarded as one of the finest all-rounders in contemporary cricket. He is a batting all-rounder with left-handed batting and left-arm orthodox spin. Shakib’s ability to anchor innings while taking important wickets in the game makes him an extraordinary player. He has been a key player in Bangladesh cricket, consistently delivering match-winning performances with both bat and ball.

Batting Stats:

Matches	Inns	Runs	Avg	SR	100s	50s	HS
247	234	7570	37.11	82.84	9	56	134

Bowling Stats:

Matches	Inns	Wkts	Avg	Eco	SR	5-W	BBI
241	241	317	29.53	4.47	40.4	4	5/29

Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)

Shahid Afridi is a bowling allrounder who has been a valuable player for the Pakistani Team. He is a right-handed batsman with a bowling style of right-arm leg-break. Afridi’s aggressive gameplay on the field made him a nightmare for the rivals. His ability to take wickets and score runs quickly made him a fan favorite and a match-winner for Pakistan

Batting Stats:

Matches	Inns	Runs	Avg	SR	100s	50s	HS
398	369	8,064	23.58	117.00	6	39	124

Bowling Stats:

Matches	Inns	Wkts	Avg	Eco	SR	5-W	BBI
398	372	395	34.51	4.63	44.7	9	7/12

Abdul Razzaq (Pakistan)

Abdul Razzaq’s playing role is bowling allrounder. He is a right-handed batsman and his bowling style is right-arm fast-medium. His ability to finish games with the bat and take crucial wickets made him a valuable asset to the team. Razzaq is one of the premier cricketers of Pakistan, because of his explosive performances in the ODIs.

Batting Stats:

Matches	Inns	Runs	Avg	SR	100s	50s	HS
265	228	5,080	29.71	81.25	3	23	112

Bowling Stats:

Matches	Inns	Wkts	Avg	Eco	SR	5-W	BBI
265	254	269	31.83	4.70	40.6	3	5/30