10 times an unfancied bowler tore through a top batting side

8. Sanath Jayasuriya vs England

Jayasuriya was quite valuable to Sri Lanka as a bowler too

Think of Sanath Jayasuriya, and the first thing that comes to mind is the sweet sound off a cricket bat, sending the ball out of the park. Remembered as a man who could score equally briskly in every form of the game, by slashing his way through bowling attacks, it's hard to believe the Sri Lankan began his career as a spinner who could “bat a bit.”

Despite being called an all-rounder, one has to agree that Sanath was unfancied while facing the imposing English batting lineup in 1993. However, it was the bowler that came out winning this particular contest on the 20th March, 1993, with figures of 6-29 in 9.5 overs.