Career Snapshot

Mahela Jayawardene Career Snapshot

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

Career runs
25,957
Centuries
54
Highest score
N/A
Average
49.84
Era
1997-2015
Peak period
2004-2008

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 all-time batting pillars mein shamil hue

At his peak, Mahela Jayawardene was a reliable run source capable of controlling major innings.

Peak Years

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Peak Period: 2004-2008

Highlight: Sri Lanka ke all-time batting pillars mein shamil hue

Role: Top-order batter

At his peak, Mahela Jayawardene was a reliable run source capable of controlling major innings.

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

Compared To Peers

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Kumar Sangakkara -> Kumar Sangakkara owns the stronger best-format average (49.84 vs 57.40).
Aravinda de Silva -> Mahela Jayawardene owns the stronger best-format average (49.84 vs 42.97).

Context That Matters

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Role
Sri Lanka batting legend
Best format
Test
Career span
1997-2015
Legacy impact
Mahela Jayawardene remains a reference point for Sri Lanka batting quality, longevity, and big-match expectation.

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