Players / KC Sangakkara
Men's cricketKC Sangakkara: runs, wickets and records
622 recorded matches from 27 Jun 2002 to 13 Mar 2018, most often for Sri Lanka, Surrey, Kings XI Punjab. The figures are counted from ball-by-ball records.
Batting by format
M Inn Runs HS Avg SR 100 50 4s 6s| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 85 | 151 | 8,489 | 319 | 60.64 | 54.3 | 29 | 33 | 960 | 39 |
| ODIs | 298 | 284 | 11,640 | 169 | 46.19 | 81.3 | 24 | 76 | 1,122 | 77 |
| T20Is | 56 | 53 | 1,382 | 78 | 31.41 | 119.6 | 0 | 8 | 139 | 20 |
| T20 leagues | 153 | 150 | 3,882 | 94 | 27.73 | 128.5 | 0 | 26 | 418 | 87 |
| County Championship | 30 | 50 | 3,119 | 200 | 66.36 | 66.6 | 13 | 10 | 392 | 28 |
Highest innings
Runs Balls Opponent| Runs | Balls | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 319 | 482 | Bangladesh | 4 Feb 2014 |
| 287 | 457 | South Africa | 27 Jul 2006 |
| 222* | 277 | Bangladesh | 11 Jul 2007 |
| 221 | 425 | Pakistan | 6 Aug 2014 |
| 219 | 335 | India | 26 Jul 2010 |
KC Sangakkara: matches in the records
KC Sangakkara appears in 622 recorded men's matches, from 27 June 2002 to 13 March 2018, most often for Sri Lanka, Surrey and Kings XI Punjab. The matches split as 85 in Test matches, 298 in One Day Internationals, 56 in Twenty20 Internationals, 153 in franchise Twenty20 leagues and 30 in the County Championship. The most frequent opponents in the records are India (78 matches), Pakistan (70 matches) and England (55 matches). The ground used most often is R Premadasa Stadium, with 45 matches.
KC Sangakkara batting record
In Test matches, the batting record is 8,489 runs in 151 innings, an average of 60.64, a strike rate of 54.3 and a highest score of 319, with 29 hundreds, 33 fifties and 8 ducks.
In One Day Internationals, the batting record is 11,640 runs in 284 innings, an average of 46.19, a strike rate of 81.3 and a highest score of 169, with 24 hundreds, 76 fifties and 12 ducks.
In Twenty20 Internationals, the batting record is 1,382 runs in 53 innings, an average of 31.41, a strike rate of 119.6 and a highest score of 78, with 8 fifties and 2 ducks.
In franchise Twenty20 leagues, the batting record is 3,882 runs in 150 innings, an average of 27.73, a strike rate of 128.5 and a highest score of 94, with 26 fifties and 9 ducks.
In the County Championship, the batting record is 3,119 runs in 50 innings, an average of 66.36, a strike rate of 66.6 and a highest score of 200, with 13 hundreds, 10 fifties and 2 ducks.
KC Sangakkara highest innings
The highest individual scores in the records are: 319 from 482 balls against Bangladesh at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on 4 February 2014 (Tests). 287 from 457 balls against South Africa at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on 27 July 2006 (Tests). 222* from 277 balls against Bangladesh at Asgiriya Stadium on 11 July 2007 (Tests). 221 from 425 balls against Pakistan at Galle International Stadium on 6 August 2014 (Tests). 219 from 335 balls against India at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on 26 July 2010 (Tests).
KC Sangakkara results with the side
In Test matches, the player's side won 34 and lost 27 of the 85 recorded matches (55.7% of decided matches).
In One Day Internationals, the player's side won 149 and lost 132 of the 298 recorded matches (53.0% of decided matches).
In Twenty20 Internationals, the player's side won 34 and lost 20 of the 56 recorded matches (63.0% of decided matches).
In franchise Twenty20 leagues, the player's side won 70 and lost 80 of the 153 recorded matches (46.7% of decided matches).
In the County Championship, the player's side won 7 and lost 7 of the 30 recorded matches (50.0% of decided matches).
Against the most frequent opponents the results were India: 26 won, 45 lost in 78 matches, Pakistan: 30 won, 30 lost in 70 matches, England: 31 won, 18 lost in 55 matches, New Zealand: 26 won, 23 lost in 55 matches and Australia: 18 won, 32 lost in 53 matches.
KC Sangakkara teams
Matches by side: Sri Lanka (435), Surrey (50), Kings XI Punjab (37), Deccan Chargers (25), Jamaica Tallawahs (25), Hobart Hurricanes (13), Karachi Kings (10), Sunrisers Hyderabad (9), Multan Sultans (9) and Quetta Gladiators (4).
KC Sangakkara main grounds
The grounds used most often are R Premadasa Stadium (45), Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium (26), Dubai International Cricket Stadium (24), Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (22), Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa (20) and Kennington Oval (19).
KC Sangakkara runs by year
Runs in each calendar year of the records: 2002 (22), 2003 (677), 2004 (742), 2005 (530), 2006 (2,179), 2007 (1,821), 2008 (1,553), 2009 (2,705), 2010 (1,983), 2011 (2,625), 2012 (2,348), 2013 (2,079), 2014 (2,896), 2015 (2,471), 2016 (1,756), 2017 (1,856), 2018 (269).
KC Sangakkara matches by year
Recorded matches in each calendar year: 2002 (1), 2003 (23), 2004 (17), 2005 (18), 2006 (44), 2007 (36), 2008 (40), 2009 (62), 2010 (45), 2011 (55), 2012 (63), 2013 (44), 2014 (47), 2015 (39), 2016 (44), 2017 (35), 2018 (9).
KC Sangakkara fours and sixes
In Test matches, 960 fours and 39 sixes, one boundary every 15.6 balls faced; 48.0% of the runs came in boundaries.
In One Day Internationals, 1,122 fours and 77 sixes, one boundary every 11.9 balls faced; 42.5% of the runs came in boundaries.
In Twenty20 Internationals, 139 fours and 20 sixes, one boundary every 7.3 balls faced; 48.9% of the runs came in boundaries.
In franchise Twenty20 leagues, 418 fours and 87 sixes, one boundary every 6.0 balls faced; 56.5% of the runs came in boundaries.
In the County Championship, 392 fours and 28 sixes, one boundary every 11.2 balls faced; 55.7% of the runs came in boundaries.
How KC Sangakkara gets out
In Test matches, 140 recorded dismissals: caught 76%, bowled 12%, lbw 7% and caught and bowled 2%.
In One Day Internationals, 252 recorded dismissals: caught 70%, bowled 12%, run out 6% and lbw 6%.
In Twenty20 Internationals, 44 recorded dismissals: caught 66%, bowled 16%, caught and bowled 7% and run out 7%.
In franchise Twenty20 leagues, 140 recorded dismissals: caught 68%, bowled 18%, stumped 5% and run out 4%.
In the County Championship, 47 recorded dismissals: caught 77%, lbw 9%, bowled 6% and caught and bowled 6%.
KC Sangakkara player of the match awards
Of the 48 player of the match awards on record, the first is dated 4 April 2003 (Sri Lanka v Pakistan) and the latest 22 February 2018 (Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans): 10 in Test matches, 26 in One Day Internationals, 3 in Twenty20 Internationals and 9 in franchise Twenty20 leagues.
KC Sangakkara first and latest matches
The first recorded match in Test matches is dated 18 December 2003 against England and the latest 20 August 2015 against India.
The first recorded match in One Day Internationals is dated 27 June 2002 against England and the latest 18 March 2015 against South Africa.
The first recorded match in Twenty20 Internationals is dated 15 June 2006 against England and the latest 6 April 2014 against India.
The first recorded match in franchise Twenty20 leagues is dated 19 April 2008 against Chennai Super Kings and the latest 13 March 2018 against Islamabad United.
The first recorded match in the County Championship is dated 11 May 2014 against Sussex and the latest 25 September 2017 against Lancashire.
KC Sangakkara against different opponents
The most runs against a single opponent are 3,974 against Pakistan in 86 innings (average 52.29), 3,568 against India in 83 innings (average 44.60), 2,727 against England in 64 innings (average 47.84) and 2,692 against Bangladesh in 42 innings (average 70.84).
KC Sangakkara at different grounds
The grounds that have produced the most runs are R Premadasa Stadium (2,046 runs in 44 innings), Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (1,488 runs in 21 innings), Galle International Stadium (1,349 runs in 29 innings) and Kennington Oval, London (1,122 runs in 20 innings).
KC Sangakkara recent years
Year by year, the latest figures in the records are 2013: 44 matches and 2,079 runs; 2014: 47 matches and 2,896 runs; 2015: 39 matches and 2,471 runs; 2016: 44 matches and 1,756 runs; 2017: 35 matches and 1,856 runs; 2018: 9 matches and 269 runs.
KC Sangakkara year by year
The busiest year in the records is 2012, with 63 matches. The most runs in a calendar year came in 2014: 2,896.
Questions and answers
How many matches has KC Sangakkara played?
622 recorded matches, from 27 June 2002 to 13 March 2018.
How many runs has KC Sangakkara scored in Tests?
8,489 runs in 151 innings, at an average of 60.64.
How many runs has KC Sangakkara scored in ODIs?
11,640 runs in 284 innings, at an average of 46.19.
How many runs has KC Sangakkara scored in T20Is?
1,382 runs in 53 innings, at an average of 31.41.
What is KC Sangakkara's highest score?
319 from 482 balls against Bangladesh on 4 February 2014, at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.
How many sixes has KC Sangakkara hit?
251 sixes and 3,031 fours in the recorded matches.
How many player of the match awards has KC Sangakkara won?
48 in the recorded matches.
How many hundreds has KC Sangakkara scored?
66 in the recorded matches.
Which teams has KC Sangakkara played for?
Sri Lanka (435), Surrey (50), Kings XI Punjab (37), Deccan Chargers (25), Jamaica Tallawahs (25), Hobart Hurricanes (13), Karachi Kings (10) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (9).
When was KC Sangakkara's most recent recorded match?
13 March 2018.