South African Cricket Team, nicknamed Proteas, is unarguably among the top teams in every format of cricket. South African cricket has produced several greats like Kallis, AB de Villiers, Steyn, and Smith. The South African dominance in the test was quite iconic during the tenure of Cronje & Smith, with their batters producing many great moments. So, in this article, we will discuss 'Top 10 Best Knocks By South African Batters in Test'.
1. Hashim Amla
Hashim Amla was one of the most classical test batters from South Africa and one of the best test opening batter who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 2012, Amla played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a triple century. With a score reaching 260-2, he put together a 377-run partnership with Jacques Kallis. In his knock, where he spent nearly 13 hours, he scored 311 runs, hitting 35 boundaries.
2. Graeme Smith
Graeme Smith was one of the most classical test batters from South Africa and one of the best test opening batters and captains who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 2003, Smith played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a double century. With a score reaching 133-1, he put together a 257-run partnership with Gary Kirsten. In his knock, where he spent nearly nine and a half hours, he scored 259 runs, hitting 34 boundaries.
3. AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers, nicknamed Mr. 360, was one of the most unorthodox test batters from South Africa and one of the best middle order batters who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 2008, AB de Villiers played one of the best knocks of his career against India, smashing a double century. With a score reaching 117-4, he put together a 256-run partnership with Jacques Kallis. In his knock, where he spent nearly eight hours, he scored 217 runs, hitting 17 boundaries and two gigantic sixes.
4. Daryll Cullinan
Daryll Cullinan was one of the most classical test batters from South Africa and one of the best top order batters who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 1999, Cullinan played one of the best knocks of his career against New Zealand, smashing a double century. With a score reaching 97-2, he put together a 183-run partnership with Gary Kirsten,. In his knock, where he spent nearly 11 hours, he scored 275 runs, hitting 27 boundaries and two gigantic sixes.
5. Herchelle Gibbs
Herschelle Gibbs was one of the most classical test batters from South Africa and one of the best top order batters who could walk into any all-time team. In the home series of 2003, Gibbs played one of the best knocks of his career against Pakistan, smashing a double century. In the very 1st innings, he put together a 368-run opening partnership with Graeme Smith. In his knock, where he spent nearly six and a half hours, he scored 275 runs, hitting 29 boundaries and six gigantic sixes.
6. Gary Kirsten
Gary Kirsten was one of the most classical test batters from South Africa and one of the best opening batters who had flair in his batting and could walk into any all-time team. In the home series of 1999, Kirsten played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a double century. With a score reaching 244-4, he put together a 192-run partnership with Mark Boucher. In his knock, where he spent nearly 14 and a half hours, he scored 275 runs, hitting 26 boundaries.
7. Aubrey Faulkner
Aubrey Faulkner was one of the most unorthodox test all-rounders from South Africa and one of the best wrist spinner who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 1911, Faulkner played one of the best knocks of his career against Australia, smashing a double century. With a score reaching 141-2, he put together a 110-run partnership with Dave Nourse. In his knock, where he spent nearly five and a half hours, he scored 204 runs, hitting 26 boundaries.
8. Jacques Kallis
Jacques Kallis was one of the most classical test all-rounders from South Africa and one of the best middle order batters who could walk into any all-time team. In the home series of 2010, Kallis played one of the best knocks of his career against India, smashing a double century. With a score reaching 166-2, he put together a 230-run partnership with Hashim Amla. In his knock, where he spent nearly six and a half hours, he scored 201 runs, hitting 15 boundaries and five gigantic sixes.
9. Graeme Pollock
Graeme Pollock was unarguably one of the most classical left-handed test batters from South Africa and one of the best middle order batters who could walk into any all-time team. In the home series of 1966, Pollock played one of the best knocks of his career against Australia, smashing a double century. With a score reaching 85-5, he put together a 112-run partnership with Peter van der Merwe. In his knock, where he spent nearly six hours, he scored 209 runs, hitting 30 boundaries.
10. Eric Rowan
Eric Rowan was unarguably one of the most classical test batters from South Africa and one of the best top order batters who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 1951, Rowan played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a double century. With a score reaching 40-1, he put together a 198-run partnership with Clive van Ryneveld. In his knock, where he spent nearly nine hours, he scored 236 runs, hitting 28 boundaries.
