Where does Hashim Amla rank?

[Broar]

Has been in the shadow of AB lately but whenever I've seen him play he seems to always score runs.

Tests: 6757 Runs, 52.78 Ave, 23 100s, 28 50s.
ODI: 5359 Runs, 56.41 Ave, 19 100s, 27 50s, 89.61SR.

Would it be wrong to call him the greatest ODI Batsmen?

 

[STFU Donnie]

This was discussed in the AB deVilliers thread. In my opinion, Amla's ODI record is the best; 5359 runs in only 107 matches with 19 tons is incredible.

 

[Pera]

GOAT

 

[Power Raid]

This was discussed in the AB deVilliers thread. In my opinion, Amla's ODI record is the best; 5359 runs in only 107 matches with 19 tons is incredible.

remarkable stats

 

[James Colorado]

Prominently placed on the top shelf. The first time I heard of him was a Dean Jones gaffe. Every subsequent occasion has been due to him tearing an attack apart.

 

[The Speaker]

His beard is pretty impressive.

 

[Oaktree]

No 1 ODI batsman at present. Best ODI batsman going around is either Kohli or AB.

Statistically, could put a case for no 1 of all time.

 

[Damon_3388]

To have that kind of average and strike rate while opening, and not being known as a power batsman, is truly remarkable.

 

[Hellgood]

It's amazing to think how far he has come. I remember seeing him play against England early on in his career and not thinking very much of him at all. His technique was derided in the kind of way Steve Smith's was by commentators, now look at them!

Amazing record and an absolutely outstanding batsman, but it's so hard to call him the GOAT when you've got de Villiers alongside him. Then talking test cricket you look in recent times at Clarke, Cook and AB again (just thinking test cricket) and he's never been definitely the best going around but has probably been in the top group for the longest.

Would be a travesty for the South Africans if they can't win a World Cup with a side that includes himself, AB and Steyn.

 

[1990crow]

No 1 ODI batsman at present. Best ODI batsman going around is either Kohli or AB.

Statistically, could put a case for no 1 of all time.

Wait.. I think you've got yourself mixed up here

 

[ManWithNoName]

Quality batsman but he's batting in an era of extreme luxury for batsmen.

Not disputing his quality, but GOAT? Nope.

 

[Oaktree]

Wait.. I think you've got yourself mixed up here

Perhaps. What I was trying to say is his consistency warrants him to be considered the best ODI player in the world.

But in terms of ability to dominate and win a game for their side, I would rate AB and Kohli higher. That's just my opinion.