Career Snapshot

Kapil Dev Career Snapshot

Use the career snapshot, peak years, and legacy context to understand how great Kapil Dev was and where the historical authority comes from.

Career runs
9,031
Career wickets
687
Best score
N/A
Matches
356
Era
1978-1994
Peak period
1984-1988

Derived from the career span and strongest phase fit.

Peak role
Multi-phase all-rounder

One of the most influential all-rounders of his era.

Peak highlight
India ko 1983 World Cup jitwaya

At his peak, Kapil Dev gave teams match-winning value in more than one discipline.

Peak Years

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Peak Period: 1984-1988

Highlight: India ko 1983 World Cup jitwaya

Role: Multi-phase all-rounder

At his peak, Kapil Dev gave teams match-winning value in more than one discipline.

Legacy impact: Kapil Dev gave India balance across phases and remains part of the country's all-round cricket identity.

Compared To Peers

Use nearby rivalry context to understand where this player stands among comparable greats.

Imran Khan -> Imran Khan owns the stronger best-format average (31.05 vs 37.69).
Jacques Kallis -> Jacques Kallis owns the stronger best-format average (31.05 vs 55.37).

Context That Matters

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Role
India fast-bowling all-round legend
Best format
Test
Career span
1978-1994
Legacy impact
Kapil Dev gave India balance across phases and remains part of the country's all-round cricket identity.

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