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Alastair Cook vs Morne Morkel: head to head record
Data through 16 September 2019Last updated 16 September 2019
In 25 matches between 2008 and 2019, Alastair Cook scored 331 runs off 813 balls from Morne Morkel (strike rate 40.7). Morne Morkel dismissed Alastair Cook 13 times, once every 63 balls on average. 80% of the balls were dot balls, and Alastair Cook hit 40 fours and 0 sixes.
Balls
813
25 matches
Runs
331
Dismissals
13
by Morne Morkel
Strike rate
40.7
Dot balls
80%
Average
25.46
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 19 | 735 | 293 | 12 | 39.9 |
| ODI | 3 | 29 | 15 | 0 | 51.7 |
| first-class | 2 | 42 | 22 | 0 | 52.4 |
| list-a | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 74 | 158 |
| 2009 | 27 | 67 |
| 2010 | 33 | 75 |
| 2012 | 56 | 157 |
| 2015 | 1 | 6 |
| 2016 | 24 | 100 |
| 2017 | 93 | 201 |
| 2019 | 23 | 49 |
How Morne Morkel dismissed Alastair Cook
- Caught9
- Lbw2
- Caught and bowled1
- Bowled1
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2019 | MDM | County Championship | 11 | 25 | – | County Ground, Chelmsford |
| 23 Apr 2019 | ODM | One-Day Cup (England) | 1 | 7 | caught | Kennington Oval |
| 11 Apr 2019 | MDM | County Championship | 11 | 17 | – | Kennington Oval |
| 4 Aug 2017 | Test | South Africa tour of England | 20 | 48 | caught | Old Trafford |
| 27 Jul 2017 | Test | South Africa tour of England | 41 | 81 | lbw, bowled | Kennington Oval |
| 14 Jul 2017 | Test | South Africa tour of England | 14 | 34 | – | Trent Bridge |
| 6 Jul 2017 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 18 | 38 | caught | Lord's |
| 22 Jan 2016 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 10 | 58 | caught, caught and bowled | SuperSport Park |
| 14 Jan 2016 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 8 | 21 | – | The Wanderers Stadium |
| 2 Jan 2016 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 6 | 21 | – | Newlands |
| 26 Dec 2015 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 1 | 6 | – | Kingsmead |
| 5 Sep 2012 | ODI | NatWest Series | 8 | 9 | – | Trent Bridge |
| 31 Aug 2012 | ODI | NatWest Series | 5 | 12 | – | Kennington Oval |
| 24 Aug 2012 | ODI | NatWest Series | 2 | 8 | – | Sophia Gardens |
| 16 Aug 2012 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 3 | 14 | – | Lord's |
| 2 Aug 2012 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 14 | 43 | – | Headingley |
| 19 Jul 2012 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 24 | 71 | – | Kennington Oval |
| 14 Jan 2010 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 8 | 16 | lbw, caught | The Wanderers Stadium |
| 3 Jan 2010 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 25 | 59 | caught | Newlands |
| 26 Dec 2009 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 25 | 57 | caught | Kingsmead |
| 16 Dec 2009 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 2 | 10 | – | SuperSport Park |
| 7 Aug 2008 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 23 | 49 | – | Kennington Oval |
| 30 Jul 2008 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 20 | 32 | – | Edgbaston |
| 18 Jul 2008 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 10 | 45 | caught | Headingley |
| 10 Jul 2008 | Test | Basil D'Oliveira Trophy | 21 | 32 | caught | Lord's |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Morne Morkel dismissed Alastair Cook?
13 times in 25 matches in the data (2008–2019): caught 9, lbw 2, caught and bowled 1, bowled 1.
What is Alastair Cook's strike rate against Morne Morkel?
40.7: 331 runs off 813 balls.
How many runs has Alastair Cook scored against Morne Morkel?
331 runs, with 40 fours and 0 sixes.
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Balls faced exclude wides. Dismissals count only wickets credited to the bowler (not run outs). Coverage: Cricsheet data only.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.