Over the years, the gentleman’s game has seen a plethora of batters and bowlers dazzle the field. They have been the best in their respective departments, scoring heaps of runs and taking bagful of wickets.
Amidst all that, a few players shine brighter thanks to their all-round abilities, contributing significantly with both the bat and ball. These players have been the backbone of their teams in all formats.
And thanks to their all-round brilliance, they have accomplished a rare feat that is quite hard to achieve.
In this article, we’ll list the players with the double of 10000 runs and 200 wickets in international cricket.
Players with 10000 Runs & 200 Wickets in International Cricket
| Player | Matches | Runs | Batting Avg | Wickets | Bowling Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar (IND) | 664 | 34357 | 48.52 | 201 | 46.53 |
| Jacques Kallis (SA) | 519 | 25534 | 49.10 | 577 | 32.14 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) | 586 | 21032 | 34.14 | 440 | 35.66 |
| Chris Gayle (WI) | 483 | 19593 | 37.97 | 260 | 36.48 |
| Steve Waugh (AUS) | 493 | 18496 | 41.65 | 287 | 35.56 |
| Angelo Mathews (SL) | 422 | 14878 | 40.98 | 204 | 35.52 |
| Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) | 431 | 14457 | 34.50 | 694 | 28.26 |
| Mohammad Hafeez (PAK) | 392 | 12780 | 32.51 | 253 | 33.97 |
| Shoaib Malik (PAK) | 446 | 11867 | 33.90 | 218 | 38.46 |
| Carl Hooper (WI) | 329 | 11523 | 35.89 | 307 | 41.01 |
| Shahid Afridi (PAK) | 524 | 11196 | 23.92 | 541 | 32.78 |
| Shane Watson (AUS) | 307 | 10950 | 36.74 | 291 | 31.11 |
| Ben Stokes (ENG) | 259 | 10364 | 35.86 | 298 | 34.65 |
Key Insights
Over 13 players have completed the double of scoring 10000 runs and taking 200 wickets in international cricket.
Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis, Steve Waugh, and Angelo Mathews have batting averages above 40. While Shakib Al Hasan has a bowling average of less than 30.
Tendulkar, Kallis, and Sanath Jayasuriya have achieved the triple of 20000 runs, 200 wickets, and 200 catches across all formats.
