Career Statistics
Kapil Dev, widely regarded as one of India's greatest cricketers, had a remarkable career that spanned from 1978 to 1994. Known for his dynamic all-round skills and exceptional leadership, he left an indelible mark on the game of cricket.
Career Statistics
| Format | M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test1978–94 | 131 | 184 | 15 | 5,248 | 163 | 31.1 | — | 8 | 27 |
| ODI1978–94 | 225 | 198 | 39 | 3,783 | 175* | 23.8 | 95.1 | 1 | 14 |
| Format | M | Inn | Wkts | Best | Econ | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test1978–94 | 131 | 227 | 434 | 9/83 | 2.78 | World record at retirement |
| ODI1978–94 | 225 | 221 | 253 | 5/43 | 3.71 |
| Test (cap #141) | 16 Oct 1978 v Pakistan |
| ODI (cap #25) | 1 Oct 1978 v Pakistan |
| Test | 19 Mar 1994 v New Zealand |
| ODI | 17 Oct 1994 v West Indies |
Frequently Asked Questions
Kapil Dev played 131 Test matches for India between 1978 and 1994, scoring 5,248 runs and taking 434 wickets — an all-round record that remains extraordinary to this day.
Kapil Dev's best bowling figures in a Test innings were 9 for 83. This remains one of the finest single-innings bowling performances in Test cricket history.
Kapil Dev played 225 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), scoring 3,783 runs at an average of 23.79 and taking 253 wickets at 27.45 — making him one of the most complete cricketers in the format.
Kapil Dev made his ODI debut on October 1, 1978 against Pakistan, and his Test debut on October 16, 1978 — also against Pakistan. He was India's 25th ODI cap and 141st Test cap.
Kapil Dev played his last Test on March 19, 1994 against New Zealand, and his final ODI on October 17, 1994 against West Indies, drawing the curtain on a 16-year international career.
