Hashim Mahomed Amla, OIS (born 31 March 1983) is a South African former international cricketer who served as captain of the national team in both Test matches and One Day Internationals (ODIs). A right-handed top-order batsman, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen to have represented South Africa and one of the leading top-order players of his era.
| Full name | Hashim Mahomed Amla |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 31 March 1983 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Role | Top-order batsman |
| National team | South Africa |
| Captaincy | Test and ODI captain of South Africa |
| Honour | Order of Ikhamanga in Silver (OIS) |
| Wisden Cricketer of the Year | 2013 |
| Retired (international) | August 2019 |
| Retired (all cricket) | 18 January 2023 |
Amla established himself as a mainstay of South Africa's batting line-up across formats. Alongside Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis and AB de Villiers, he formed the core of the South African batting order during a successful era for the team.
In July 2012, Amla scored 311 not out against England at The Oval. The innings stands as the second-highest individual Test score by a South African batsman.
Amla scored ODI centuries against every Test-playing country, becoming only the fourth cricketer to achieve the feat.
He was named as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 2013. He has also been awarded the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver (OIS).
Amla's career is considered a defining chapter in South African cricket. As captain in Tests and ODIs, a triple-centurion, and the fourth player to record ODI hundreds against all Test-playing nations, he is regarded as among the finest top-order batsmen of his generation.