Sanath Jayasuriya vs Pat Cummins
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Sanath Jayasuriya vs Pat Cummins: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Sanath Jayasuriya leads this head-to-head 18–1 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Sanath Jayasuriya averages 40.07 compared to Pat Cummins's 16.33.
In ODI cricket, Sanath Jayasuriya leads with an average of 32.13 versus Pat Cummins's 14.51 — a massive gap of 17.62 runs per dismissal. Sanath Jayasuriya has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (13,430 vs 537). Sanath Jayasuriya's 28 ODI centuries to Pat Cummins's 0 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Sanath Jayasuriya holds the edge — averaging 23.3 at a strike rate of 129.16, while Pat Cummins averages 10.53 at SR 118.8. In the IPL, Sanath Jayasuriya leads with 768 runs versus 642 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Pat Cummins leads on international wickets (531 vs 440 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, Sanath Jayasuriya leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (40.07 vs 16.33) and ODI average (32.13 vs 14.51), Sanath Jayasuriya makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Sanath Jayasuriya vs Pat Cummins
Sanath Jayasuriya leads 18–1 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Sanath Jayasuriya has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (40.07) and ODI cricket (32.13).
Sanath Jayasuriya holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 32.13 with 13430 runs, compared to Pat Cummins's average of 14.51 and 537 runs. Sanath Jayasuriya has also scored more ODI centuries (28 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Sanath Jayasuriya averages 40.07 versus Pat Cummins's 16.33 — a massive gap of 23.74 runs per dismissal. Sanath Jayasuriya has accumulated 6,973 Test runs including 14 centuries.
In T20Is, Sanath Jayasuriya averages 23.3 at a strike rate of 129.16, while Pat Cummins averages 10.53 at a strike rate of 118.8. Sanath Jayasuriya has the higher strike rate (129.16 vs 118.8).
Sanath Jayasuriya leads in IPL run-scoring with 768 runs at a strike rate of 144.37, compared to Pat Cummins's 642 runs. Pat Cummins leads in IPL sixes (44 vs 39), making them the bigger boundary threat despite fewer runs.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Pat Cummins has taken 531 international wickets compared to Sanath Jayasuriya's 440. Sanath Jayasuriya has the lower white-ball economy rate (6.08 vs 6.355).
Both Sanath Jayasuriya and Pat Cummins achieve their highest batting averages in Tests. Sanath Jayasuriya averages 40.07 compared to Pat Cummins's 16.33 in that format.
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