Full name Hashim Mahomed Amla
Born March 31, 1983, Durban, Natal
Current age 26 years 222 days
Major teams South Africa, Dolphins, Essex, KwaZulu-Natal
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm medium, Right-arm offbreak
Relation Brother - AM Amla
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | Ct | St | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 37 | 65 | 4 | 2460 | 176* | 40.32 | 4996 | 49.23 | 6 | 14 | 323 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| ODIs | 18 | 17 | 3 | 614 | 140 | 43.85 | 744 | 82.52 | 1 | 3 | 63 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| T20Is | 2 | 2 | 0 | 52 | 26 | 26.00 | 50 | 104.00 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| First-class | 116 | 193 | 17 | 8250 | 249 | 46.87 | 24 | 41 | 94 | 0 | ||||
| List A | 65 | 64 | 5 | 1983 | 140 | 33.61 | 4 | 11 | 24 | 0 | ||||
| Twenty20 | 26 | 25 | 0 | 555 | 57 | 22.20 | 497 | 111.67 | 0 | 2 | 66 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 37 | 4 | 42 | 28 | 0 | - | - | - | 4.00 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20Is | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| First-class | 116 | 309 | 221 | 1 | 1/10 | 221.00 | 4.29 | 309.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| List A | 65 | 16 | 28 | 0 | - | - | - | 10.50 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Twenty20 | 26 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Test debut | India v South Africa at Kolkata, Nov 28-Dec 2, 2004 scorecard |
| Last Test | South Africa v Australia at Cape Town, Mar 19-22, 2009 scorecard |
| Test statistics | |
| ODI debut | Bangladesh v South Africa at Chittagong (ZACS), Mar 9, 2008 scorecard |
| Last ODI | South Africa v New Zealand at Centurion, Sep 24, 2009 scorecard |
| ODI statistics | |
| T20I debut | Australia v South Africa at Brisbane, Jan 13, 2009 scorecard |
| Last T20I | South Africa v Australia at Johannesburg, Mar 27, 2009 scorecard |
| T20I statistics | |
| First-class debut | 1999/00 |
| Last First-class | Titans v Dolphins at Centurion, Oct 22-25, 2009 scorecard |
| List A debut | 2001/02 |
| Last List A | Lions v Dolphins at Potchefstroom, Nov 4, 2009 scorecard |
| Twenty20 debut | Western Province Boland v Dolphins at Cape Town, Apr 7, 2004 scorecard |
| Last Twenty20 | South Africa v Australia at Johannesburg, Mar 27, 2009 scorecard |
An elegant, stroke-filled player blessed with the temperament to make the most of his talent, Hashim Amla is the first South African of Indian descent to reach the national squad - his grandparents migrated from Gujarat - and he shares the penchant for wristy leg-side flicks that ooze off his bat. His elevation to the South Africa side was a poorly kept secret after he reeled off four centuries in his first eight innings of the 2004-05 season, after being appointed captain of the Dolphins (formerly Natal) at the tender age of 21. His older brother by four years, Ahmed, made his first-class debut two seasons before Hashim, but there is little doubt that the younger Amla is the better player. He is also a devout Muslim whose requests to have logos promoting alcohol removed from his playing gear have been successful so far. Amla toured New Zealand with the South African Under-19 team in 2000-01, he captained South Africa at the 2002 Under-19 World Cup, and after starring for the A team, made his Test debut against India in 2004-05. He was not an instant success, with serious questions emerging about his technique as he mustered 36 runs in four innings against England later that season. When he was handed a second chance he made it count with 149 against New Zealand at Cape Town, helping guide South Africa to a draw. He remained a consistent performer, if not as prolific as South Africa would like, with fifties against Pakistan in 2007, but saved his best for the following tour to India where he racked up 307 runs in the three Tests. It included a majestic 159 in Chennai, his second score of 150 or more. A quiet man, there is no doubting his hunger.
He remains a candidate to become South Africa's second non-white Test captain after Ashwell Prince, and possesses the most impressive beard in all the game.
Will Luke June 2008
- Lucas lacerates Gloucestershire (Jul 22, 2009)
- India v South Africa 2007-08 (Jul 1, 2009)
- India v South Africa 2007-08 (Jul 1, 2009)
- Essex sign Amla as cover for Kaneria (Jun 29, 2009)
- Australia v South Africa 2008-09 (Apr 15, 2009)
Sep 24, 2009
Hashim Amla is caught plumb in front
© Associated Press
Sep 24, 2009
Hashim Amla gets it wide of the wicketkeeper
© Getty Images
Sep 24, 2009
A pivot and a pull from Hashim Amla
© AFP
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