Brian Lara vs Kumar Sangakkara
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Brian Lara vs Kumar Sangakkara: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Kumar Sangakkara leads this head-to-head 2–16 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Kumar Sangakkara averages 57.14 compared to Brian Lara's 52.89.
In ODI cricket, Kumar Sangakkara leads with an average of 41.99 versus Brian Lara's 40.17 — a slim margin of 1.82 runs per dismissal. Kumar Sangakkara leads on total ODI runs (14,234 vs 10,405). Kumar Sangakkara's 25 ODI centuries to Brian Lara's 19 shows a greater ability to cash in on big starts.
In T20 Internationals, Kumar Sangakkara holds the edge — averaging 31.41 at a strike rate of 119.56, while Brian Lara averages 0 at SR 0. Kumar Sangakkara's IPL numbers (1,687 runs at SR 121.2) add a T20 dimension to their profile that Brian Lara's record doesn't show.
Brian Lara adds 4 international wickets to their batting record — an all-round dimension that Kumar Sangakkara does not match. In matches where the pitch assists bowlers, this can be decisive.
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The Verdict
Kumar Sangakkara takes this comparison 2–16 across batting categories. A higher Test average (57.14 vs 52.89) and ODI average (41.99 vs 40.17) mean Kumar Sangakkara leads in both prestige formats.
Frequently Asked — Brian Lara vs Kumar Sangakkara
Kumar Sangakkara leads 2–16 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Kumar Sangakkara has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (57.14) and ODI cricket (41.99).
Kumar Sangakkara holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 41.99 with 14234 runs, compared to Brian Lara's average of 40.17 and 10405 runs. Kumar Sangakkara has also scored more ODI centuries (25 vs 19).
In Test cricket, Kumar Sangakkara averages 57.14 versus Brian Lara's 52.89 — a meaningful difference of 4.25 runs per dismissal. Kumar Sangakkara has accumulated 12,400 Test runs including 38 centuries.
In T20Is, Kumar Sangakkara averages 31.41 at a strike rate of 119.56, while Brian Lara averages 0 at a strike rate of 0. Kumar Sangakkara has the higher strike rate (119.56 vs 0).
Kumar Sangakkara has IPL data (1,687 runs at a strike rate of 121.2), while Brian Lara has not played in the IPL.
Brian Lara has taken 4 international wickets across formats, while Kumar Sangakkara has limited or no bowling records.
Both Brian Lara and Kumar Sangakkara achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Brian Lara averages 52.89 compared to Kumar Sangakkara's 57.14 in that format.
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