Top 5 players with most test centuries for Sri Lanka

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Top 5 players with most test centuries for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is one of the most successful cricket-playing nations. Sri Lanka gave many legendary cricketers, and there is something unique in their style of playing the game. In this article, we will tell you the top 5 players with most test centuries for Sri Lanka.

#5 Tillakaratne Dilshan

Former Sri Lankan opening batsman, a very aggressive batter of his time, Tillakaratne Dilshan is at No.5 on our list. Dilshan made 16 test centuries in his career for Sri Lanka. He was one of the finest opening batsmen of his time.

#4 Marvan Atapattu

Former Sri Lankan batter and coach, Marvan Atapattu who was also a very successful batsman of his time made 16 centuries for Sri Lanka in the test format. He is at No.4 on our list above Dilshan.

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#3 Aravinda De Silva

One of the best all-rounders Sri Lanka has ever produced, Aravinda De Silva who was also former captain of the Sri Lankan team is at No.3 on our list. Aravinda De Silva made 20 centuries for Sri Lanka in test format.

#2 Mahela Jayawardene

Not only a great batsman of Sri Lanka, Mahela Jayawardene was one of the best batsmen to ever play the game. He was an icon in the Sri Lankan team. When it comes to tests, he holds many records after his name. He made 34 test centuries for Sri Lanka in his career which makes him the second highest player to achieve this thing.

#1 Kumar Sangakkara

Any Sri Lankan cricket list is incomplete without Kumar Sangakkara. Greatest Sri Lankan batter to ever play the game, one of the best left-handed players, Kumar Sangakkara made 38 test centuries in his career for Sri Lanka. He is the highest among Sri Lankan players in terms of test centuries.

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Anay Pareek joined Sports Big News in 2019. He is an avid cricket fan who finds deep joy in the intricacies of the game. Through his keen observation and deep appreciation for cricket, he aims to incorporate the same level of accuracy in his writings. He predominantly covers the IPL, World Cup and cricket leagues.