Career Snapshot

Aravinda de Silva Career Snapshot

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

Career runs
15,645
Centuries
31
Highest score
N/A
Average
42.97
Era
1984-2003
Peak period
1991-1995

Derived from the career span and strongest phase fit.

Peak role
Top-order batter

One of the defining top-order batters of his era.

Peak highlight
Sri Lanka ke historic match-winning batters mein top-tier jagah banai

At his peak, Aravinda de Silva was a reliable run source capable of controlling major innings.

Peak Years

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Peak Period: 1991-1995

Highlight: Sri Lanka ke historic match-winning batters mein top-tier jagah banai

Role: Top-order batter

At his peak, Aravinda de Silva was a reliable run source capable of controlling major innings.

Legacy impact: Aravinda de Silva remains a reference point for Sri Lanka batting quality, longevity, and big-match expectation.

Compared To Peers

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Mahela Jayawardene -> Mahela Jayawardene owns the stronger best-format average (42.97 vs 49.84).
Sanath Jayasuriya -> Aravinda de Silva owns the stronger best-format average (42.97 vs 40.07).

Context That Matters

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Role
Sri Lanka batting legend
Best format
Test
Career span
1984-2003
Legacy impact
Aravinda de Silva remains a reference point for Sri Lanka batting quality, longevity, and big-match expectation.

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