#4. Sanath Jayasuriya- 13430 runs
Sanath Jayasuriya's sensational and fearless brand of aggressive batting in the 1996 World Cup stirred the cricket world, but what set him apart from the rest was his ability to score big knocks without reducing the intensity of his aggression.
He exploited the powerplay overs in cricket with his aggressive batting and was brave enough to play aerial strokes from the beginning of his innings.
With his trademark bottom-hand stroke play he revolutionised ODI cricket and emerged as a match winner for all conditions. His average of 32.36 is the least among all batsmen in the top 20 but with Jayasuriya, the numbers didn't matter. His batting was all about entertainment and joy.
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