Most Runs For Sri Lanka In Tests

Most Runs For Sri Lanka In Tests (Source: @ICC/x.com)

The longest format of the game is always exciting but some of the legendary players made Test cricket more interesting with their batting brilliance. Over the years, Sri Lanka has produced some of the finest talents in the format, setting new benchmarks with their exceptional skills and unforgettable performances.

Over the years, Sri Lankan legends like Kumar Sangakkara to Sanath Jayasuriya showcased their excellence in the red ball format. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the top five batters who have scored the most Test runs for Sri Lanka.

5. Sanath Jayasuriya (6973 Runs)

Sanath Jayasuriya Scored 6973 Runs In Tests (Source: @kaustats/x.com)

In Sri Lankan cricket, Sanath Jayasuriya is a legendary Test batter in Sri Lanka. Making a debut in 1991 for Sri Lanka, he dominated the world cricket till 2007. In 110 Test matches, he scored 6973 runs with an impressive average of 40.07. In his illustrated Test career, he scored 14 centuries and 31 half-centuries.

In 1997, Sanath Jayasuriya played his best-ever test knock of 340 runs against India in Colombo. It stands as the second-highest score ever achieved by a Sri Lankan in Test cricket history.

4. Dimuth Karunaratne (7222 Runs)

Dimuth Karunaratne Scored 7222 Runs In Tests (Source: @OfficialSLC/x.com)

In the ongoing Test series against Australia, another glorious chapter of the Sri Lankan Test ended as Dimuth Karunaratne hung his boots from the game. After making a debut in 2012, he played 100 Test matches and scored 7222 runs with an average of 39.25. He smashed 16 centuries and 39 half-centuries.

His career-best Test score of 244 was made against Bangladesh in 2021. He also holds the unique record of scoring both a duck and a century in the same Test match, showcasing his versatility as a batter.

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3. Angelo Matthews (8167 Runs)

Angelo Matthews Scored 8167 Runs In Test (Souce: @ICC/x.com)

In the longest format, Angelo Matthews is an iconic Sri Lankan All-rounder who dominated the longest format of the game while representing Sri Lanka. In 118 Test matches, he scored 8167 runs with an impressive average of 48.45. He entertained the cricket world with 16 centuries and 45 half-centuries.

In February 2013, Matthews made history as the youngest Test captain at 25. Later, in 2020, he achieved his career-best Test score of an unbeaten 200 against Zimbabwe, further cementing his legacy in the format.

2. Mahela Jayawardene (11814 Runs)

Mahela Jayawardene Scored 11814 Runs In Test (Source: @ICC/x.com)

In Sri Lankan cricket, Mahela Jayawardene is a legendary player who has showcased his excellence in the longest format. After making a Test debut in 149 Tests, he scored 11814 runs with an exceptional average of 49.84 and played a crucial role in securing some key wins for the nation.

He smashed 34 centuries and 50 half-centuries in the longest format. In 2006, Mahela Jayawardene made history by scoring 374 runs in a Test match against South Africa. At that time, it was the highest individual score by a Sri Lankan cricketer in Test cricket.

1. Kumar Sangakkara (12400 Runs)

Kumar Sangakkara Scored 12400 Runs In Test (Source: @ICC/x.com)

Kumar Sangakkara has showcased his brilliance in the longest format for Sri Lanka. In 15 years of a glorious international career, he played 134 runs and scored 12400 runs with an incredible average of 57.40. In his career, he smashed 38 centuries and 52 half-centuries.

He also scored 11 double hundreds in the longest format. In 2014, while captaining Sri Lanka, he played his finest Test innings, amassing 319 runs against Bangladesh, further solidifying his legacy as one of the game's greats.

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