Australia will visit South Africa for an ODI series later this month. South Africa and Australia both are very strong white ball teams. A very big world cup is waiting ahead and both teams will look forward to this series. In this article, we will tell you about the top 5 highest run scorers in Australia Vs South Africa ODIs.
#5 WJ Cronje
Former South African captain, Cronje is at No.5 on our list. He played 39 ODI matches against Australia in which he made 1364 runs with an average of 47.03.
#4 Steve Waugh
Former Australian captain and one of the finest batsmen Australia has ever produced, Steve Waugh played 47 matches against the Proteas in which he made 1581 runs with an average of 42.72.
#3 Jonty Rhodes
One of the best fielders in the history of the game, Jonty Rhodes is at No.3 on our list. he is the third-highest run-getter in ODIs against Australia. He played 55 matches against the Aussies and made 1610 runs against them with an average of 40.25. He also made 10 half-centuries against them.
#2 Jacques Kallis
Legendary all-rounder, Jacques Kallis is the second-highest run-scorer in Australia Vs South Africa ODIs. He played 47 ODI matches against Australia and scored 1639 runs including a century and 13 half centuries. He had an average of 36.42 with the highest score of 104* against Aussies in One Day Internationals.
#1 Ricky Ponting
Former legendary Australian player and captain, Ricky Ponting is the highest run-getter against South Africa in ODIs. He played 47 matches against the Proteas in which he made 1879 runs with an average of 39.97. He made 2 centuries and 13 half-centuries with a best individual score of 164 against South Africa.