Career Snapshot

Sanath Jayasuriya Career Snapshot

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

Career runs
21,032
Career wickets
440
Best score
N/A
Matches
586
Era
1989-2011
Peak period
1998-2002

Derived from the career span and strongest phase fit.

Peak role
Multi-phase all-rounder

One of the most influential all-rounders of his era.

Peak highlight
ODI opening aggression ka revolutionary model diya

At his peak, Sanath Jayasuriya gave teams match-winning value in more than one discipline.

Peak Years

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Peak Period: 1998-2002

Highlight: ODI opening aggression ka revolutionary model diya

Role: Multi-phase all-rounder

At his peak, Sanath Jayasuriya gave teams match-winning value in more than one discipline.

Legacy impact: Sanath Jayasuriya gave Sri Lanka balance across phases and remains part of the country's all-round cricket identity.

Compared To Peers

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Aravinda de Silva -> Aravinda de Silva owns the stronger best-format average (40.07 vs 42.97).
Chris Gayle -> Chris Gayle owns the stronger best-format average (40.07 vs 42.18).

Context That Matters

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Role
Sri Lanka explosive opener and all-rounder
Best format
Test
Career span
1989-2011
Legacy impact
Sanath Jayasuriya gave Sri Lanka balance across phases and remains part of the country's all-round cricket identity.

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