4. Kumara Sangakkara

Kumara Sangakkara was arguably Sri Lanka’s most dependable ODI batsman for almost two decades. Sangakkara made the number three position his own and attached a prize to his wicket. Consistency was his forte and he delivered the goods with the willow. Be it exquisite timing or great balance, 'Sanga' had all the hallmarks of an elegant stroke maker.
Bestowed with a calm head, Sangakkara could grind oppositions with his waiting game and also lodge into attacks with relative ease. The Sri Lankan batting maestro formed a lethal partnership with Mahela Jayawardene in the middle order and made Sri Lanka one of the most potent batting units in the limited overs arena.
ODI Record Batting at Number 3
Matches 243 Runs 9747 Avg 44.71 SR 80.50 100s 18
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