All Time Greatest All Rounders in One Day Internationals

1) Lance Klusener

One of the most feared lower order batsmen in those days, Lance Klusener batted at different positions for South Africa, even opened on few occasions. Starting off his career as a bowler, he was very quick with the ball and could swing it either way.

Known for his hard-hitting prowess, no asking rate seemed out of reach while he was at the crease. Klusener was probably one of the best finishers South Africa has witnessed in its cricketing history.

Popular for his nagging line and length, his discerning medium pace laced with off-cutters got him 192 wickets in 171 matches at an average of 29.95, strike rate of 38.2 and economy rate of 4.70 which is quite impressive for a death bowler.

In the batting department, Klusener averaged to 41 with a strike rate of almost 90. Among the lower-order batsmen of his time, it would be difficult to find a player who had more. He scored 3576 runs in ODIs which included 2 tons and 19 fifties.

It will be a remiss to not mention his breathtaking feats of 1999 World Cup. He scored almost 300 runs and took 17 wickets, probably one of the best performances in the World Cup history.

He was not only awarded the man of the tournament to recognise his effort but also got etched in the the memory lanes of those who witnessed the heroic valour in that heart-breaking tie.