Sanath Jayasuriya— All-Rounder
Sanath Jayasuriya is a former all-rounder from Sri Lanka, no longer playing international cricket.
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🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Sanath Jayasuriya has scored 629 runs across 31 matches at an average of 23.30 (SR 129.16). Best score: 88. With the ball: 19 T20I wickets at an average of 24.00 and economy of 7.37, with best figures of 3/21. In ODIs, Sanath Jayasuriya has scored 13,430 runs across 445 matches at an average of 32.36 (SR 91.22), with 28 centuries and 68 half-centuries. Best score: 189. With the ball: 323 ODI wickets at an average of 36.75 and economy of 4.79, with best figures of 6/29. In Tests, Sanath Jayasuriya has scored 6,973 runs across 110 matches at an average of 40.07 (SR 65.27), with 14 centuries and 31 half-centuries. Best score: 340. With the ball: 98 Test wickets at an average of 34.35 and economy of 2.47, with best figures of 5/34.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 31 | 629 | 23.30 | 129.16 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 24.00 | 7.37 |
| ODI | 445 | 13,430 | 32.36 | 91.22 | 28 | 68 | 323 | 36.75 | 4.79 |
| Test | 110 | 6,973 | 40.07 | 65.27 | 14 | 31 | 98 | 34.35 | 2.47 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 30 | 3 | 629 | 88 | 23.30 | 129.16 | 4 | 0 | 76 | 23 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 19 | 456 | 24.00 | 7.37 | 19.5 | 3/21 | 0 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Sanath Jayasuriya is a former Sri Lanka all-rounder who played international cricket from 1989 to 2011, across 586 international matches.
The career adds up to 21,032 international runs with 42 hundreds and 440 international wickets. Most of it came in ODI cricket (445 matches). Every format is broken down below.
🧠SANATH JAYASURIYA TRIVIA
- What is the highest team total in Test cricket history?
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Sri Lanka, 952/6d vs India - Sri Lanka hold the record for the highest innings total in Test cricket. What did they score against India in 1997?
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952/6d - Who was named Player of the Tournament at the 1996 ODI Cricket World Cup, won by Sri Lanka?
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Sanath Jayasuriya - Which team holds the record for the highest team total in Test cricket history?
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Sri Lanka (952/6 vs India, 1997)
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What are Sanath Jayasuriya's international cricket career stats?▾
Sanath Jayasuriya has international career data across T20I, ODI, Test. Sanath Jayasuriya's best batting format is ODI: 13,430 runs in 445 matches with a batting average of 32.36.
How many T20I runs has Sanath Jayasuriya scored in international cricket?▾
Sanath Jayasuriya has scored 629 runs in 31 T20I matches, averaging 23.30 at a strike rate of 129.16. Highest score: 88.
How many T20I wickets does Sanath Jayasuriya have?▾
Sanath Jayasuriya has taken 19 wickets in T20I cricket in 31 matches with a bowling average of 24.00 and an economy rate of 7.37. Best bowling: 3/21.
How many ODI runs has Sanath Jayasuriya scored in international cricket?▾
Sanath Jayasuriya has scored 13,430 runs in 445 ODI matches, averaging 32.36 at a strike rate of 91.22, including 28 centuries and 68 half-centuries in ODIs. Highest score: 189.
How many ODI wickets does Sanath Jayasuriya have?▾
Sanath Jayasuriya has taken 323 wickets in ODI cricket in 445 matches with a bowling average of 36.75 and an economy rate of 4.79. Best bowling: 6/29 with 4 five-wicket hauls.
How many Test runs has Sanath Jayasuriya scored in international cricket?▾
Sanath Jayasuriya has scored 6,973 runs in 110 Test matches, averaging 40.07 at a strike rate of 65.27, including 14 centuries and 31 half-centuries in Tests. Highest score: 340.
How many Test wickets does Sanath Jayasuriya have?▾
Sanath Jayasuriya has taken 98 wickets in Test cricket in 110 matches with a bowling average of 34.35 and an economy rate of 2.47. Best bowling: 5/34 with 2 five-wicket hauls.
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