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Cricket is a sport renowned for its amazing heritage and outstanding sportsmanship. Great players have come from the Proteas, the South African cricket team. This fantastic group has a history filled with incredible people and enduring centuries. This article will look at the top 10 cricketers from South Africa who have scored the most centuries
JN Malan (3)
Young and gifted right-handed batter Janneman Malan has amassed a ton of runs in South Africa’s domestic cricket league. Malan scored 1046 runs in the Sunfoll Three-day Cup for the North West and 100 runs in the One-Day Challenge with a world-class average of 55 odds and a List-A average of 50 or higher. Malan was chosen by the Proteas for the 2018–19 season as a result of his fantastic performances. He has three centuries to his credit, with the best being a 177 not out. The outstanding talent represented the South African U-19 Team, North West University Northers under 17s, and Northern under 19s. He certainly is one of South Africa’s national treasures.
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Temba Bavuma (4)
Temba Bavuma is a native of the Cape Town neighborhood of Langa, where Thami Tsolekile and Malusi Siboto also grew up. Bavuma, in contrast to the majority of cricket players, was a skilled batsman. He was the country’s first black cricketer to be chosen for the Test Team. His highest total was 144 runs, which he achieved four times. He had a flat career curve because he had trouble advancing. His average remains in the low 30s, and he is in the Test top 100. Bavuma was also unable to advance while the management still had faith in him because he had been selected to serve as the Test team’s reserve captain.
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David Miller (5)
The world-famous David Miller made his debut against the West Indies. He was in excellent shape right away, scoring his first 50 in the ODI format after only bowling 30 balls. and has eight centuries to his credit, with his greatest total being 139 runs. Additionally, he had a 102.93 strike rate. His career had numerous low points, and he received criticism. With a strike rate of 189, which was incredible, he scored 324 runs (65 being the average score), developing into a terrific finisher who silenced everyone.
GC Smith (10)
Graeme Craig Smith has a strong, forceful personality. He doesn’t have a flashy face as other lefties do, but he is a fantastic attacker who scores quickly and provides his team the confidence they need. and has a strike rate of 89.86 and a total of 10 centuries to his credit, with the highest being 141 runs. Smith was one of the most dynamic players on the South African Cricket team, despite his failure as captain. He has received acclaim for giving the South African Cricket Team the strong position they fought for and for his great leadership and batting abilities. He was a blessing to cricket overall.
Faf du Plesis (12)
Due to his outstanding match management skills, Du Plessis is one of the best cricket players ever. He enjoys being on the wicket and has a great front foot. He joined the team in previous formats before being chosen as the captain in February 2013. His greatest run total was 188 runs not out, and he has 12 centuries to his credit. He also has a strike rate of 88.60. He performed admirably throughout the 2015 ODI World Cup and went on to become the second South African cricketer to hit a century in T20Is.
G Kirsten (13)
He was a dedicated batsman who had the capacity to focus for extended periods with a strong desire to achieve more runs. He was a left-handed hitter who was cool-headed and knowledgeable about the game. With 13 centuries under his belt, his greatest total against the UAE in the 1996 World Cup was 188 not out. He spent a considerable amount of time working as a consultant after taking a break from playing professional cricket before opening his academy in Cape Town. In Test Format, he also made South Africa the top-ranked nation. He has served as a coach for numerous international teams.
Quinton De Kock (17)
Cricket fans all across the world were fascinated by Quinton de Kock as a player. He is a wonderful talent from South Africa, and at an early age, he accomplished numerous goals. This outstanding athlete is a competent wicketkeeper as well as a solid batsman. His greatest total was 178 runs, and he has 17 centuries to his credit. He became the fifth cricketer from South Africa to reach 50 runs in five straight games. While they were guests themselves, he defeated the Australians in Hobart and won a historic series. Fans of cricket all over the world were moved by his brand of play.
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HH Gibbs (21)
A legendary South African cricketer debuted against Kenya in 1996. Gibbs began playing in midfield despite being the opener. He received criticism for failing to record any 50s or 100s in his first 19 ODI matches. But once he got his first century, things started to shift. With a strike rate of 96.08 and a best run total of 175 runs over his 248 games played, he recorded 21 centuries. 2010 saw his final appearance for the Proteas. He participated in a variety of international cricket teams, including the Mumbai Indians, Khulna Royal Bengals, St. Lucia Zooks, and others.
AB de Villiers (25)
The 360, the most well-known South African cricketer ever, is capable of scoring against any bowler. With his batting and fielding prowess, AB de Villers, a tremendous talent, brought honour to his native South Africa. In addition to playing rugby, golf, and tennis, he has also amassed 25 centuries, with his greatest score being 176. He played 31 balls, including the quickest half-century, to set the global record for the fastest ODI century. He mostly played defensively in Test Format after attaining tremendous goals, and he retired from international cricket in May 2018.
Hashim Mohammad Amla (27)
Amla, a fantastic batsman with Indian ancestry, is one of cricket’s greatest players ever. He was quick to play a variety of shots. The player with the most centuries in South African cricket history, he has 27 to his name. His best performance was 159 runs. He struck a miraculous 149 runs against New Zealand in Cape Town to secure a draw after some career low periods. In the Test and ODI forms, he amassed more than 1000 runs. His performance at the 2019 World Cup may have been better. When he was chosen, he faced criticism and inquiries, but he was able to put an end to everything as he had in the past.
