Hashim Amla

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Records

Hashim Amla's career is studded with remarkable achievements that place him among South Africa's all-time greats. His unbeaten 311 against England in 2012 remains the highest Test score by a South African, a record that still stands. He was the fastest to reach 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 5,000, 6,000, and 7,000 ODI runs, and he set a world record for the fewest matches to 27 ODI centuries. These records are a testament to his extraordinary consistency and class.

AwardsHashim Amla was named one of Wisden's Cricketers of the Year in 2013, a prestigious honour. He also topped the ICC Test batting rankings in 2012 and the ODI rankings in 2017, though these are not formal awards. His consistent excellence earned him a reputation as one of the world's best batsmen during his prime.

Honours & Distinctions

Wisden Cricketer of the Year

Wisden·2013

One of the five cricketers named for their outstanding performances in the previous season.

Rankings & Lists

ICC Test Batting Rankings

ICC·2012

ICC ODI Batting Rankings

ICC·2017

Records & Feats

Highest Test score by a South African

Batting Record·2012

Scored 311 not out against England at The Oval in July 2012, surpassing Graeme Smith's previous record of 277.

Fastest to 7,000 ODI runs

Batting Record·2017

Reached 7,000 ODI runs in 150 innings, the quickest in history at the time.

Fewest matches to 27 ODI centuries

Batting Record·2018

Achieved 27 ODI centuries in just 167 matches, breaking Virat Kohli's record of 179.